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Causing someone to lose concentration or focus.
In simple words: Something that makes you lose focus.
Distracting in a sentence
- The loud music was very distracting during the exam.
- She found the constant notifications on her phone distracting.
- His jokes were more distracting than amusing in the meeting.
- The bright colors on the presentation slides were distracting.
- Being around so many people can be quite distracting.
How to use Distracting
Use 'distracting' when something diverts attention; avoid in formal writing where clarity is crucial.
Grammar pattern
distracting + object
Memory hint
Remember 'distracting' with 'distract' + 'ing', think of someone pulling your attention away.
Related words
Collocations with Distracting
- distracting noise
- distracting behavior
- distracting thoughts
- distracting environment
Synonyms for Distracting
- disturbing
- diverting
- interrupting
- unsettling
Opposites of Distracting
- focusing
- engaging
Common mistakes with Distracting
- 'Distractive' is incorrect; the correct word is 'distracting'.
- Using 'distracting' as a noun instead of as an adjective.
- Confusing 'distracting' with 'disrupting', which has a different meaning.
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Distracting in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
مُشتِّت للانتباه
شيء يجعلك تفقد تركيزك.
- Bengaliবাংলা
মনোযোগ বিঘ্নকারী
এমন কিছু যা আপনার মনোযোগ নষ্ট করে দেয়।
- GermanDeutsch
Ablenkend
Etwas, das dich vom Wesentlichen ablenkt.
- SpanishEspañol
Distracting
Algo que te hace perder la concentración.
- Persianفارسی
حواسپرت کن
چیزی که باعث میشود تمرکزت را از دست بدهی.
- FrenchFrançais
Distrayant
Quelque chose qui te fait perdre ta concentration.
- Hindiहिन्दी
ध्यान भटकाने वाला
कोई ऐसी चीज़ जो आपका ध्यान भटका दे।
- ItalianItaliano
Distraente
Qualcosa che ti fa perdere la concentrazione.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Distracting
Algo que te faz perder o foco.
- RussianРусский
Отвлекающий
Что-то, что мешает сосредоточиться.
- Urduاردو
توجہ ہٹانے والا
کوئی ایسی چیز جو آپ کی توجہ ہٹا دے۔
- Chinese中文
分心的，令人分心的
会让你分心的事情。
More words like Distracting
- Disturbing
- Interrupting
- TrueA1
connected with facts rather than things that have been invented or guessed
- Is it true
A question asking if a statement or fact is correct.
- HospitalA1
a large building where people who are ill or injured are given medical treatment and care
- CenterA1
the middle point or part of something
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Frequently asked questions about Distracting
What does Distracting mean?
Something that makes you lose focus.
What is the definition of Distracting?
Causing someone to lose concentration or focus.
How do you use Distracting in a sentence?
The loud music was very distracting during the exam.
Can you give another example of Distracting?
She found the constant notifications on her phone distracting.
What are synonyms for Distracting?
Common alternatives include disturbing, diverting, interrupting, unsettling.
What is the opposite of Distracting?
Opposite meanings include focusing, engaging.
What words go with Distracting?
It commonly pairs with distracting noise, distracting behavior, distracting thoughts, distracting environment.
What are common mistakes when using Distracting?
'Distractive' is incorrect; the correct word is 'distracting'. Using 'distracting' as a noun instead of as an adjective. Confusing 'distracting' with 'disrupting', which has a different meaning.
How do you pronounce Distracting?
US: //dɪsˈtræktɪŋ//, UK: //dɪsˈtræktɪŋ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Distracting?
Use 'distracting' when something diverts attention; avoid in formal writing where clarity is crucial.