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- DictionaryDis·trac·tion/dəˈstrakSH(ə)n/
noun
- 1. a thing that prevents someone from giving full attention to something else: "the company found passenger travel a distraction from the main business of moving freight"
- 2. extreme agitation of the mind or emotions: "he knew she was nervous by her uncharacteristic air of distraction"
the state of being distracted. distracted. mental distress or derangement: That child will drive me to distraction. Synonyms: craziness, insanity, lunacy, madness. that which distracts, divides the attention, or prevents concentration: The distractions of the city interfere with my studies.
A distraction is something that takes your attention away from what you're supposed to be doing. If you just can't keep from checking your email every ten seconds, that's a distraction that's going to interfere with doing your homework. A distraction can also be a pleasant break.
Definition of distraction noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Apr 28, 2024 · A distraction is something that turns your attention away from something you want to concentrate on. I feel this is getting to be a distraction from what I really want to do. Total concentration is required with no distractions. Synonyms: disturbance, interference, diversion, interruption More Synonyms of distraction.
something that makes you stop giving your attention to something else: The phone calls were a constant distraction. drive sb to distraction UK. to make someone very annoyed. (Definition of distraction from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
4 days ago · A distraction is something that turns your attention away from something you want to concentrate on. Total concentration is required with no distractions. Synonyms: disturbance , interference , diversion , interruption More Synonyms of distraction
Something that makes it difficult to pay attention or that draws attention away from familiar or everyday concerns. Was annoyed by the distractions of having so many roommates; found that the shopping mall was always full of pleasant distractions. Anything that distracts. Great mental disturbance or distress.
