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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But new research suggests they may struggle with something humans do every day: staying focused on the task at hand when distractions get in the way.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

The carve-out is part of a broader effort to dismantle its sprawling conglomerate structure and strip away operational distractions.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

But he escalated to invent fake characters and elaborate distractions to keep scammers occupied for as long as possible.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

"The team meeting will just be about this game and no distractions other than that."

From BBC • May 12, 2026

He shut out all distractions and heard his own heartbeat.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young