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Distrait: meaning, definitions and examples

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distrait

 

[ dɪˈstreɪ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

state of mind

Distrait refers to a person who is absent-minded or inattentive, often lost in their thoughts. This state can be due to preoccupation with a particular issue or a general lack of focus.

Synonyms

absent-minded, preoccupied, unfocused

Examples of usage

  • She seemed distrait during the meeting.
  • He was so distrait that he forgot his keys.
  • His distrait gaze suggested he was thinking about something else.

Translations

Translations of the word "distrait" in other languages:

🇵🇹 distraído

🇮🇳 विचलित

🇩🇪 abgelenkt

🇮🇩 teralihkan

🇺🇦 відволіканий

🇵🇱 rozproszony

🇯🇵 気を散らされた

🇫🇷 distrait

🇪🇸 distraído

🇹🇷 dikkatini dağıtan

🇰🇷 산만한

🇸🇦 مشتت

🇨🇿 roztržitý

🇸🇰 roztržitý

🇨🇳 分心的

🇸🇮 raztresen

🇮🇸 distracted

🇰🇿 бұзылған

🇬🇪 დაშლილი

🇦🇿 dikkati yayılmış

🇲🇽 distraído

Etymology

The word 'distrait' originates from the French word of the same spelling, which literally translates to 'distracted' or 'absent-minded'. It is derived from the verb 'distraiere', which means 'to draw apart' or 'to distract'. The term entered the English language in the 19th century, carrying with it the connotation of being mentally unengaged or distracted by one's own thoughts. Historically, this word has been used to describe individuals who demonstrate a lack of attention due to their focus on internal thoughts rather than the external environment. In literature and common speech, it often characterizes those who are lost in contemplation or daydreaming.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,459, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.