distracted

Meanings

• Adjective or Verb

  Causing someone to lose focus or concentration; diverting their attention.

  - "His loud music distracted her while she was studying."
  - "The distracted driver caused an accident."

• Adjective

  Preoccupied or unfocused.

  - "The distracted employee forgot to complete the report."
  - "The distracted student couldn't answer the question."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with distracted
articulated , deprecated , elucidated , isolated , relativated

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Variants

List of all variants of distracted that leads to same result
distracted , distractedly , distractedness , distractednesses , distract , distractable , distractibilities , distractibility , distractible , distracting , distractingly , distracts

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Forms

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distractedly, distracting, distracts

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Etymology

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From the past participle of the Middle English verb 'distraisen', meaning 'to draw aside'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'distracted' is often used in the context of driving, with distracted driving being a major cause of accidents.

2. Studies have shown that multitasking can actually decrease productivity and increase errors due to distraction.

3. The term 'distracted' can also be used figuratively to describe a situation or event that takes someone's attention away from something important.

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Related Concepts

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1. Multitasking: The ability to perform multiple tasks at once, which can lead to distraction and decreased productivity.

2. Mindfulness: The practice of being fully present and focused on the current moment, which can help reduce distractions and increase productivity.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'distracted' is often used to describe a character who is preoccupied or unable to focus, leading to errors or mistakes. In art, the concept of distraction is explored through various mediums, such as surrealist paintings that intentionally confuse and distract the viewer.

How to Memorize "distracted"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the concept of distraction as a force that pulls your attention away from a task, like a magnet. Imagine yourself staying focused on your task, and the distraction trying to pull you away.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'distracted' with the feeling of being unfocused or preoccupied. Think of a time when you were distracted and how it affected your performance.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: D - Disturbs focus, I - Interrupts concentration, S - Scatters attention, T - Takes your mind away, R - Redirects attention, A - Absorbs your thoughts, C - Causes confusion, T - Takes your energy, E - Engages you in something else, D - Diverts your attention.

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