distractions

NOUN

having one's attention drawn away

Synonyms

STRONGEST

aberration complication confusion disturbance diversion interference interruption

STRONG

abstraction agitation amusement beguilement bewilderment commotion disorder dissipation engrossment entertainment frenzy game pastime perplexity preoccupation recreation

WEAK

divertissement

Antonyms

STRONGEST

calm order peace

STRONG

calmness labor profession task work

Example Sentences

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distractions

It's a bit of a punt but, without any distractions in Europe, Chelsea could do very well in the Premier League.

From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026

“Same as music, I always gravitate to music that helps you think. We live in a world filled with millions of distractions and a combination of things that block your thinking.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026

These reactors are not distractions, they are essential to restoring America’s nuclear manufacturing base and enabling applications that large reactors can’t fill alone.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 5, 2026

These cells appear to improve attention by filtering out distractions and directing the brain toward the most important information.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 24, 2026

Why did we bother with all the distractions we did?

From "Tuesdays with Morrie" by Mitch Albom