Definitions for distracted
dɪˈstræk tɪddis·tract·ed

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. distracted, distraitadjective

   having the attention diverted especially because of anxiety

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. distractedadjective

   having one's attention diverted; preoccupied

2. distractedadjective

   distraught

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. distracted

   Distraction is the process of diverting the attention of an individual or group from a desired area of focus and thereby blocking or diminishing the reception of desired information. Distraction is caused by: the lack of ability to pay attention; lack of interest in the object of attention; or the great intensity, novelty or attractiveness of something other than the object of attention. Distractions come from both external sources, and internal sources. External distractions include factors such as visual triggers, social interactions, music, text messages, and phone calls. There are also internal distractions such as hunger, fatigue, illness, worrying, and daydreaming. Both external and internal distractions contribute to the interference of focus.

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1. distracted

   Distracted refers to a state where one's attention is drawn away from the task or activity at hand towards different or irrelevant thoughts, activities, or occurrences. It may involve divided attention, lack of concentration, or deviation from the main focus due to external stimuli or internal thoughts.

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1. Distracted

   of Distract

2. Distractedadjective

   mentally disordered; unsettled; mad

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How to pronounce distracted?

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How to say distracted in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of distracted in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of distracted in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of distracted in a Sentence

1. Domenico Savarese:

   Could a manufacturer become liable if a distracted driver causes an accident while relying on autopilot? It's too early to tell.

2. Rusty Hicks:

   We are relieved to know the plot was unsuccessful, the individuals believed to be responsible are in custody, and our staff and volunteers are safe and sound, yet, it points to a broader issue of violent extremism that is far too common in today’s political discourse. And, while we will continue to take every necessary precaution to keep everyone safe, we will not be distracted. We will not be deterred.

3. Maria Zakharova:

   It seems to me that our American colleagues should now be somewhat distracted from the instructive tonality that they have been spreading over the years in relation to other countries, take a look in the mirror and then describe everything that they saw there in statements, like those they addressed to many countries of the world, we presume that, in carrying out measures to curb looting and other illegal actions, the authorities should not violate the rights of Americans to peaceful protest.

4. Charlie Hood:

   We don't have any data to quantify why it's happening, but we all know we've seen more distracted driving in recent years, some people are definitely rushing to get somewhere and blowing past buses. I think a lot of people are just distracted and just don't realize what they're doing.

5. Emily Weiss:

   Over the past two years, we prioritized certain strategic projects that distracted us from the laser-focus we needed to have on our core business : scaling our beauty brand, we also got ahead of ourselves on hiring. These missteps are on me.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=distracted
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Distracted
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Distracted
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/distracted
6. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=distracted