distraction

Meaning

1. (countable, uncountable) Something that distracts.
2. (countable, uncountable) The process of being distracted.
3. (countable, uncountable) Perturbation; disorder; disturbance; confusion.
4. (countable, uncountable) Mental disarray; a deranged state of mind; insanity.
5. (archaic, countable, uncountable) Traction so exerted as to separate surfaces normally opposed.

Synonyms

diversion

amusement

beguilement

pleasure

recreation

confusion

fun

perplexity

frenzy

entertainment

pastime

derangement

disturbance

misdirection

absent-mindedness

bewilderment

disorderly

disruption

distract

distress

dread

excitement

failure

fermentation

flap

frantically

fright

game

good time

hobby

indecision

inflammation

insanity

interest

interference

maddeningly

madness

mental derangement

nervousness

nuisance

occupation

perturbation

pursuit

relaxation

restlessness

riot

smoke screen

stewing

upset

wildness

Translations

distracción

Ablenkung

distração

distrazione

distracção

distracció

afleiding

distraction

ontspanning

divertimento

verzet

Zerstreuung

récréation

verstrooiing

αναστάτωση

Pronounced as (IPA)

/dɪsˈtɹækʃən/

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French distraction, from Latin distractio. Equivalent to distract + -ion.