distracted
/dɪˈstɹæk.tɪd/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
having one's attention diverted; preoccupied; distrait (literary)
Adjective
Examples
Plenty of accidents happened with a look-out present but momentarily distracted.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
distraught
Adjective
Examples
Runs about the house like a distracted person crying and making a most hideous noise.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “distracted” mean?
having one's attention diverted; preoccupied; distrait (literary)
Is “distracted” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.