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- [dih-strak-tid]
- /dɪˈstræk tɪd/
- /dɪˈstræk.tɪd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-strak-tid]
- /dɪˈstræk tɪd/
Definitions of distracted word
- adjective distracted Obsolete. distracted. 1
- verb with object distracted to draw away or divert, as the mind or attention: The music distracted him from his work. 1
- verb with object distracted to disturb or trouble greatly in mind; beset: Grief distracted him. 1
- verb with object distracted to provide a pleasant diversion for; amuse; entertain: I'm bored with bridge, but golf still distracts me. 1
- verb with object distracted to separate or divide by dissension or strife. 1
- noun distracted Unable to concentrate because one's mind is preoccupied. 1
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Origin of distracted
First appearance:
before 1580 One of the 35% oldest English words
First recorded in 1580-90; distract + -ed2
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Parts of speech for Distracted
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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distracted popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
distracted usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for distracted
adj distracted
- disturbed — marked by symptoms of mental illness: a disturbed personality.
- distressed — afflicted with or suffering distress: distress livestock; distress wheat.
- distraught — distracted; deeply agitated.
- frenzied — wildly excited or enthusiastic: frenzied applause.
- panicked — a sudden overwhelming fear, with or without cause, that produces hysterical or irrational behavior, and that often spreads quickly through a group of persons or animals.
adjective distracted
- unfocused — not brought into focus; lacking proper focus: an unfocused camera.
- sidetracked — any railroad track, other than a siding, auxiliary to the main track.
- diverted — to turn aside or from a path or course; deflect.
- confused — If you are confused, you do not know exactly what is happening or what to do.
- dreamy — of the nature of or characteristic of dreams; visionary.
Antonyms for distracted
adj distracted
- observant — quick to notice or perceive; alert.
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