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distracted

/dɪˈstræktɪd/ adjective · British & US
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What does distracted mean?

adjective

Preoccupied or unable to give full attention to something because of other thoughts or distractions.

Example

"She was distracted by the noise from the construction site and couldn't focus on her work."

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