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Definition of distracted

distracted

/dɪˈstræk.tɪd/
dis · tract · ed
Adverb:distractedly
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• adjective

1

Unable to concentrate because one's mind is preoccupied or one's attention is diverted to something else.

Example

"The student seemed distracted during the lecture because of the construction noise outside."

2

Agitated, bewildered, or deeply troubled by conflicting emotions, anxiety, or grief.

Example

"She was nearly distracted with worry while waiting for news from the hospital."

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• Nearby Words

distortive
distract
distractable
distracted
distractedly
distractedness
distractibility

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the past participle of the verb 'distract', from Latin 'distractus' (drawn apart or divided), formed from 'dis-' (apart) and 'trahere' (to draw or pull).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Distracted. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/distracted
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