Distracting

adj, verb

adj, verb ·3 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    present participle and gerund of distract form-of, gerund, participle, present
Adjective
  1. 1
    Causing a distraction; interfering with the ability to concentrate or focus.

    "Sending a text message was considered to be the most distracting activity to perform while driving. From the list, the least distracting activity was having a conversation with a passenger."

  2. 2
    Diverting

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Antonyms

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dreich

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"Shut up, you're distracting me."

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