distraction

Definition

  • n. mental turmoil
  • n. an obstacle to attention
  • n. the act of distracting; drawing someone's attention away from something

Word forms

Plural
distractions

Example sentences

  1. n.

    I find it hard to concentrate on my studies when there are so many distractions around me.

  2. n.

    The doctor explained that distraction can affect a child's ability to focus during learning.