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

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distractions

But mindfulness can become tougher as you age, when you’re beset by physical and mental distractions.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 25, 2026

One in 5 reported that they couldn’t work well because of distractions.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026

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

We open in a post-apocalyptic Pasadena, following a hooded character through a dark landscape of burned out cars and mutant distractions to Stuart’s somehow still-open comic book store.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026

“Or people, either, if you can help it. We re going to run a dean race. Just keep the distractions away and let me concentrate on driving.”

From "The Sea of Monsters" by Rick Riordan