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 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. Brett Kavanaugh:

   Looking back to the late 1990s, for example, the nation certainly would have been better off if President Clinton could have focused on Osama bin Laden without being distracted by the Paula Jones sexual harassment case and its criminal investigation offshoots.

2. Francis de Sales:

   If the heart wanders or is distracted, bring it back to the point quite gently and replace it tenderly in its Master's presence. And even if you did nothing during the whole of your hour but bring your heart back and place it again in Our Lord's presence, though it went away every time you brought it back, your hour would be very well employed.

3. William Wallace:

   The problem of distracted driving has grown into an epidemic, these guidelines could help stem the increase in traffic deaths that we’ve seen in the last two years. But there also needs to be a much broader effort with everyone—automakers, tech companies, regulators, and consumers—playing a role.

4. Kevin McCarthy:

   We are a big tent party. We represent Americans of all backgrounds and continue to grow our movement by the day. And unlike the left, we embrace free thought and debate, all members are elected to represent their constituents as they see fit, but our leadership team cannot afford to be distracted from the important work we were elected to do and the shared goals we hope to achieve.

5. Larry Smith:

   However, there was some confusion during that time. Mark Allen McWilliams made the suspect lay down on the floor... the pastor got distracted... talking to his wife and the suspect lunged at him and was able to take the firearm out of his hand.

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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