distrait [adjective]

Definition of distrait:

  • Having one's attention diverted, especially because of worry or anxiety.
  • Absent-minded; preoccupied.

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Sentence/Example of distrait:

The distrait professor forgot his own lecture notes.

She seemed distracted throughout the meeting, her mind elsewhere.

The constant ringing of the phone made it difficult to concentrate and left him feeling distracted.

Lost in a daydream, he walked right past his intended stop.

With so much on her mind, she was easily distracted by minor noises.

He apologized for his distracted behavior, explaining he was worried about his sick child.

Despite the noisy crowd, the performer remained focused and undistracted.

Multitasking can be difficult, as it often leads to feeling distracted and less productive.

Taking a deep breath helped to clear his mind and refocus his attention, banishing the distraction.

As the suspense in the movie built, everyone in the audience became completely absorbed and undistracted.

John seemed distracted during the meeting, constantly glancing at his phone.

Worried about her upcoming exam, Sarah was too distracted to enjoy the movie.

The waiter repeated the order twice as the customer appeared quite distracted.

Lost in thought, she walked past her usual bus stop.

He apologized for his distracted manner, explaining he was dealing with a personal issue.

The children were so distracted by the toys they didn't hear their parents calling them.

Despite feeling distracted, she managed to complete the task successfully.

Trying to multitask, she ended up feeling even more distracted.

The speaker's clear voice helped to refocus the distracted audience.

With a deep breath, she forced herself to be present in the moment and less distracted.

Distrait by the ringing phone, she forgot to add the eggs to the grocery list.

Lost in a daydream, he walked past his stop on the bus. (distrait by a pleasant fantasy)

The teacher's stern voice snapped her out of her distracted state.

He offered a distracted apology, clearly worried about something else.

The constant beeping of her phone made it difficult for her to focus, leaving her feeling distracted.

The exam instructions were clear, but some students remained confused due to being distracted.

Despite feeling slightly distracted, she managed to deliver a compelling presentation.

He apologized for his distracted behavior, explaining he was preoccupied with a personal matter.

The worried mother kept a distracted eye on her children playing in the park.

As the deadline approached, the project manager became increasingly distracted and stressed.