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 — whatever gets you in that relaxation mode — are good for your mental health.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 4, 2021

Distractions and dodgy wi-fi aside, there were undoubtedly benefits to broadcasting from home, Montague says.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2020

Distractions, tempests, and head-winds in the brain, by-ends, the sidelong eyes of vanity, the overleaping eyes of ambition, the bleared eyes of conceit,—these are they which thwart study and bring it to nought.

From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 07, No. 43, May, 1861 Creator by Various