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 slow the reaction time of automated vehicle remote drivers by over five seconds, new research has shown.

From Science Daily • Nov. 21, 2024

Distractions abound, most notably war between Israel and Hamas.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 29, 2023

Distractions and overconfidence can also be post-hoc rationalizations for failures.

From New York Times • Nov. 10, 2021

Distractions seem less likely Saturday for a team that’s practically all grown up, its roster going from 84 freshmen and sophomores in 2019 to one featuring 18 graduates and 16 players in graduate school.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 3, 2021

Distractions by the class.—Inattention, restlessness, and mischief are great sources of distraction from the class themselves.

From The Recitation by Betts, George Herbert