distracted — unable to concentrate because one's mind is preoccupied with something else
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: unable to concentrate because one's mind is preoccupied with something else
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈstræktɪd/
Korean meaning: 다른 생각에 정신이 팔려 집중할 수 없는
Korean pronunciation: 디**스트**랙티드
Example Sentences
- The student was so distracted by the pizza delivery guy outside that he forgot he was taking a final exam.
- I'm sorry, I was distracted by work emails during our conversation.
- She seemed distracted and kept checking her watch every five minutes.
distracted
ADJECTIVE//dɪˈstræktɪd//
unable to concentrate because one's mind is preoccupied with something else
A student sits distracted by birds outside during an important exam
Attracted by beauty, her focus contracted - completely distracted!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'distractus'에서 유래했으며, '서로 다른 방향으로 끌어당기다'라는 의미에서 시작되어 현재의 '주의가 분산된' 의미로 발전했습니다.
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📝Examples
“The student was so distracted by the pizza delivery guy outside that he forgot he was taking a final exam.”
“I'm sorry, I was distracted by work emails during our conversation.”
“She seemed distracted and kept checking her watch every five minutes.”
“The cat was so distracted by the laser pointer that it ran straight into the glass door.”
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