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distracted

UK
/dɪsˈtræktɪd/
US
/dɪˈstræktɪd/

Translations

distractedpast participle
UK
/dɪˈstræktɪd/
US
/dɪˈstræktɪd/
Used attributively or predicatively as the past participial adjective of the verb "distract."
distraitParticipe passé employé avec le sens d’un état de distraction ou d’attention troublée.
After hours of constant interruptions, she became distracted and unable to continue.
Après des heures d’interruptions constantes, elle est devenue distraite et incapable de continuer.
Additional translations
préoccupéQuand l’idée dominante est qu’une pensée ou une préoccupation détourne l’attention.
Synonyms
inattentive
unfocused
preoccupied
absent-minded
diverted
scatterbrained
bemused
flustered
confused
distrait
disturbed
agitated
discombobulated
distractedadjective
more distracted
Comp.
most distracted
Super.
UK
/dɪsˈtræktɪd/
US
/dɪˈstræktɪd/
distraitSens courant : dont l’attention est détournée ou qui manque de concentration.
She was so distracted by the noise outside that she couldn't focus on her work.
Elle était si distraite par le bruit dehors qu’elle n’arrivait pas à se concentrer sur son travail.
Additional translations
aliénéSoutenu et vieilli ; sens archaïque de « mentalement dérangé, fou ».
Synonyms
preoccupied
unfocused
absent-minded
distrait
inattentive
diverted
Antonyms
focused
attentive
distractverb

distracted

Past Simple

distracted
Past Simple
distracted
Past Participle
distracting
Gerund
UK
/dɪsˈtrækt/
US
/dɪˈstrækt/
The loud music distracted me from finishing my homework.
La musique forte m’a distrait de terminer mes devoirs.
Additional translations
déconcentrerSurtout quand il s’agit de perdre sa concentration.
détourner l’attentionTournure plus explicite, fréquente à l’écrit.
Synonyms
divert
distract attention
sidetrack
mislead
bewilder
confuse
scatter
Antonyms
focus
concentrate

Definitions

distractedpast participle
Having had one's attention diverted or disturbed; affected by distraction.
After hours of constant interruptions, she became distracted and unable to continue.
distractedadjective
Unable to concentrate because one's mind is preoccupied.
She was so distracted by the noise outside that she couldn't focus on her work.
Showing a lack of attention or concentration; appearing absent-minded.
He gave her a distracted smile, barely listening to her words.
Mentally deranged or insane (archaic).
Rumor had it that the distracted king wandered the halls at night, raving at unseen foes.
distractverb
To divert attention from something or someone.
The loud music distracted me from finishing my homework.
To cause someone to lose focus or concentration.
The buzzing fly distracted him during the exam.
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