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distraction
[ dih-strak-shuhn ]
noun
- the act of distracting.
- the state of being distracted. distracted.
- mental distress or derangement:
That child will drive me to distraction.
Synonyms: , , ,
- that which distracts, divides the attention, or prevents concentration:
The distractions of the city interfere with my studies.
- that which amuses, entertains, or diverts; amusement; entertainment:
Fishing is his major distraction.
- division or disorder caused by dissension; tumult.
distraction
/ ɪˈٰæʃə /
noun
- the act or an instance of distracting or the state of being distracted
- something that serves as a diversion or entertainment
- an interruption; an obstacle to concentration
- mental turmoil or madness
Word History and Origins
Origin of distraction1
Example Sentences
The second is the performance of Hamilton, which could turn into a major distraction if the seven-time champion cannot improve after three dismal races in Japan, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.
Baseball alone has been a welcome distraction for the Palisades players.
If anyone thinks that people don't care about or that it's a distraction they need to think again.
It’s insane to me because there’s this constant distraction going on all the time.
It's useful agitprop for MAGA, which desperately needs a distraction from Trump's failures and falling approval ratings.
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