单词	distractive
释义	distraction noun dis·​trac·​tion di-ˈstrak-shən  1 : something that distracts : an object that directs one's attention away from something else turned off her phone to limit distractions One created a distraction while the other grabbed the money. especially : amusement a harmless distraction a book of word puzzles and other distractions 2 : the act of distracting or the state of being distracted especially : mental confusion driven to distraction by their endless chatter distractive di-ˈstrak-tiv  adjective Synonyms bafflement bamboozlement befuddlement bemusement bewilderedness bewilderment confusedness confusion discombobulation fog head-scratching maze [chiefly dialect] muddle mystification perplexity puzzlement tangle whirl See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences It was hard to work with so many distractions. One of them created a distraction while the other grabbed the money. A weekend at the beach was a good distraction from her troubles. Their endless chatter drove her to distraction. Recent Examples on the Web Using buzz words like CRT, social emotional learning, and LGBTQ to get votes, only creates a distraction. Renata Cló, The Arizona Republic, 14 Sep. 2022 While intelligent minds can differ, this is just one of several points where Stone’s rhetorical punchiness is more a distraction than a point of illumination. Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Sep. 2022 Both Miller and Rendon spoke about how sports has helped the city find a distraction and try to heal in the wake of such an unthinkable tragedy. Kristie Rieken, ajc, 11 Sep. 2022 Both Miller and Rendon spoke about how sports has helped the city find a distraction and try to heal in the wake of such an unthinkable tragedy. Kristie Rieken, Chron, 11 Sep. 2022 So basketball in the winter will be a nice distraction before track takes center stage. Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2022 The alpine vistas on either side are a great distraction. Katie Jackson, Outside Online, 6 Sep. 2022 Critics said it’s a distraction from more pressing issues and political theater in DeSantis’ efforts to drum up his base for his reelection in November and with an eye on a possible run for president in 2024. Skyler Swisher, Orlando Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2022 Or even over six months with a warm and welcome distraction. Wayne And Wanda, Anchorage Daily News, 28 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology see distract entry 1 First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2 Kids Definition distraction noun dis·​trac·​tion di-ˈstrak-shən  1 : something that makes it hard to pay attention One robber created a distraction and the other grabbed the money. 2 : the act of having thoughts or attention drawn away : the state of drawing thoughts or attention away … he needed to clear his head, to flush away all distraction … Jerry Spinelli, Maniac Magee 3 : confusion of thoughts or feelings Their endless chatter drove me to distraction. 4 : something that amuses or entertains The game was a good distraction during the long car ride. Medical Definition distraction noun dis·​trac·​tion dis-ˈtrak-shən  1 a : diversion of the attention b : mental confusion 2 : excessive separation (as from improper traction) of fracture fragments distractive adjective as in tiresome Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance tiresome stressful troublesome troubling painful worrisome offensive upsetting trying mischievous jarring annoying bratty infuriating bothersome enraging jangling irritating irksome aggravating burdensome vexatious grating spiny abrasive displeasing maddening thorny biting angering discomforting importunate exasperating brattish frustrating disquieting vexing distressing nettlesome pestiferous inconveniencing pestilential pesky disturbing pesty nettling importune rebarbative plaguey carking rankling pestilent chafing riling galling peeving plaguy Antonyms & Near Antonyms delightful pleasing
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