distracted
word · lemma: distract
/dɪˈstɹæktəd/
di-STRAK-tid
/dɪstɹˈæktɪd/
di-STRAK-tid
Definition
Not paying full attention because your mind is on something else. It can also describe someone whose attention is easily pulled away by other things.
Usage & Nuances
Often used for temporary lack of attention: 'You seem distracted today.' Common patterns: 'be distracted by something' and 'get distracted'. It is milder and more everyday than 'unfocused', and less serious than 'disturbed' or 'upset'.
Spanish: distraído - despistadoPortuguese (BR): distraídoPortuguese (PT): distraídoChinese (Simplified): 心不在焉的 - 分心的Chinese (Traditional): 心不在焉的 - 分心的Hindi: ध्यान भटका हुआ - विचलितArabic: شارد الذهن - مشتتBengali: উদাসীন - মনোযোগহীনRussian: рассеянный - отвлечённыйJapanese: 気が散った - 注意散漫なVietnamese: mất tập trung - bị xao nhãngKorean: 산만한 - 집중하지 못하는Turkish: dalgın - dikkati dağılmışUrdu: غافل - توجہ ہٹا ہواIndonesian: terganggu - tidak fokus
Example Sentences
I was distracted in class and missed the answer.
basic
She looks distracted today.
basic
Don't get distracted by your phone.
basic
Sorry, I’m a little distracted — I have a lot on my mind.
natural
He gets distracted so easily when he's working from home.
natural
I tried to read, but I kept getting distracted by the noise outside.
natural