Meaning & Definition of word "Distracted"
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Distracted
/dɪsˈtræktɪd/
verb:
- 1. past tense of distract; to have diverted someone's attention.
- Example: The unexpected noise distracted him from finishing his report.
- 2. having been caused to lose focus or attention.
- Example: She felt that the bright lights had distracted her during the performance.
adjective:
- 1. having one's attention diverted; unable to concentrate.
- Example: She was so distracted by her phone that she couldn't pay attention in class.
- 2. emotionally or mentally disturbed or confused.
- Example: After the breakup, he often seemed distracted during conversations.
Etymology
From Latin 'distrahere', meaning 'to draw apart'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
distracted driving:
Driving while unable to focus due to external factors.
easily distracted:
Quickly losing concentration on a task.
Related Words
distract:
To divert attention or attention away from something.
distraction:
Something that hinders concentration.
Slang Meanings of distracted
Meaning: Out of it
Example Sentence: He was so out of it during the meeting, we thought he wasn't paying attention.
Meaning: Zoned out
Example Sentence: I completely zoned out during that lecture.