distraction
(noun)
noun
1. mental turmoil
- he drives me to distraction
Definition categories: thought, confusedness, confusion, disarray, muddiness
2. an obstacle to attention
Definition categories: thought, inattention
3. an entertainment that provokes pleased interest and distracts you from worries and vexations
Similar word(s): beguilement
Definition categories: act, amusement, entertainment
4. the act of distracting; drawing someone's attention away from something
Similar word(s): misdirection
Definition categories: act, alteration, revision
Sentences with distraction as a noun:
- Poking one's eye is a good distraction from a hurting toe.
- We have to reduce distraction in class if we want students to achieve good results.
- The incessant nightmares drove him to distraction.