Distraction Definition

dĭ-străkshən
distractions
noun
distractions
A distracting or being distracted; confusion.
Webster's New World
Something that makes it difficult to pay attention or that draws attention away from familiar or everyday concerns.
Was annoyed by the distractions of having so many roommates; found that the shopping mall was always full of pleasant distractions.
American Heritage
Anything that distracts.
Webster's New World
Great mental disturbance or distress.
Webster's New World
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Other Word Forms of Distraction

Noun

Singular:
distraction
Plural:
distractions

Origin of Distraction

Distraction Sentence Examples

  • Food was more a distraction than a desire.

  • With nine people in the dining room, there was too much distraction to start the orientation.

  • Dusty chuckled, glad for the distraction from his dark thoughts.

  • When Jonathan spoke, the distraction was welcome.

  • She seemed to be grasping for any distraction to dull the pain.

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Words Starting With

DDIDIS

Words Ending With

NONION

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Words Starting With D and Ending With N

Starts With D & Ends With NStarts With DI & Ends With NStarts With D & Ends With ON

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11 Letter Words11 Letter Words Starting With D11 Letter Words Ending With N