distracted

adjective

How many syllables in distracted?

There are 3 syllables in the word distracted.

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How to pronounce distracted:

Definition of distracted:

distracted (adjective):: unable to concentrate because one's mind is on other things; having the attention diverted especially because of anxiety.; having one's thoughts or attention drawn away unable to concentrate or give attention to something

Synonyms for distracted:

agitated

alarmed

anxious

at sea

bemused

bewildered

confounded

confused

delirious

distrait

distraught

disturbed

flustered

frantic

frenzied

frightened

horrified

hysteric

hysterical

in a flap

nervous

perplexed

perturbed

puzzled

scared

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Antonyms for distracted:

accommodating

acute

alert

assiduous

attending

attentive

awake

aware

careful

caring

cognizant

committed

concentrating

concerned

conscientious

conscious

considerate

diligent

earnest

focused

focussed

heedful

heeding

intent

interested

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