dis·tract·ed
/dəˈstraktəd/
adjective
unable to concentrate because one’s mind is preoccupied.
dis·trac·tion
/dəˈstrakSH(ə)n/
- a thing that prevents someone from giving full attention to something else.
- a diversion or recreation.
- extreme agitation of the mind or emotions.
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dis·tract
/dəˈstrak(t)/
verb
past tense: distracted;
past participle: distracted
prevent (someone) from giving full attention to something.
- divert (attention) from something.
- divert one’s attention from something worrying or unpleasant by doing something different or more pleasurable.
- archaic
perplex and bewilder.
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