Distraction

Pronunciation: /dɪˈstrækʃən/

Distraction (noun)

  1. something that takes your attention away from what you are doing
  2. a state of being unable to think clearly due to too many things happening
  3. an activity that entertains or amuses you, taking your mind off worries

Examples

  • The noise outside was a constant distraction during the meeting.
  • A phone can be a major distraction while studying.

Common collocations: constant distraction, major distraction, cause a distraction, sense of distraction, in distraction

Synonyms of Distraction

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Distraction

  • mental concentration
  • intense mental effort