Distracted
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /dɪˈstɹæk.tɪd/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Distracted is an adjective meaning having one's attention diverted; preoccupied; distrait (literary).
Meaning
having one's attention diverted; preoccupied; distrait (literary).
More Meanings
- distraught
- simple past and past participle of distract
Example Sentences
Plenty of accidents happened with a look-out present but momentarily distracted.
Runs about the house like a distracted person crying and making a most hideous noise.
There'll be a procession— bands— dead march— bells tolling— all the girls in tears— Yum-Yum distracted— then, when it's all over, general rejoicings, and a display of fireworks in the evening.
Synonyms for distracted
Depending on context, synonyms include sick, inattentive, mad, unhinged, demented, disturbed.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include distrait, unbalanced, brainsick, unhinged, inattentive, sick.
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