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Distracted

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Meanings of Distracted

Adjective

  • Not able to focus because something else is taking your attention.
  • Feeling confused or upset.

Verb

  • To make someone not pay attention to something.
  • To cause someone to think about something else.

Explanation of the word: Distracted

Distracted means when your mind is on something else, so you can't focus on what you're doing. For example, if you're trying to read a book but the TV is loud, you might get distracted.

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Translations for the word: Distracted

hindi
विक्षिप्त

vikshipt

ध्यान भटकना

dhyaan bhatakna

ध्यान खोना

dhyaan khona

   

Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Distracted

What does 'distracted' mean?
The word 'distracted' means that someone is not able to pay attention to something because their mind is thinking about other things.
How do you pronounce 'distracted'?
You pronounce 'distracted' like this: dis-trak-ted.
What is the origin of the word 'distracted'?
The word 'distracted' comes from the Latin word 'distrahere', which means to pull apart or to separate.
What is the meaning of 'distracted' in Hindi?
The word 'distracted' in Hindi is 'विक्षिप्त' (Vikṣipta).