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

I couldn’t hear them at all, but I got the impression that those intrusions and distractions were weighing on her.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026

Get rid of distractions and unpack overwhelming tasks into manageable steps as well as starting with "easy wins"

From BBC ● Jul. 17, 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

I did miss TV and novels—narrative, fantasy, creative expression, all of which, in meditation practice, are considered distractions.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 23, 2026

No toys for kids, no dolls, no distractions.

From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana