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distracting

Distracting (adjective) means pulling attention away from what matters, making it hard to concentrate. Example: “The flickering light was too distracting to work under.”

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Pulling attention away from what matters, making it hard to concentrate.
"The flickering light was too distracting to work under."

How to use distracting

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In plain EnglishDescribes something that keeps grabbing your attention when you're trying to focus.

Word forms

more distracting comparative, most distracting superlative

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Frequently asked questions

What does “distracting” mean?

The word “distracting” means pulling attention away from what matters, making it hard to concentrate. In plain terms, describes something that keeps grabbing your attention when you're trying to focus.

How do you use “distracting” in a sentence?

Here is “distracting” used in a sentence: “The flickering light was too distracting to work under.”

What part of speech is “distracting”?

“Distracting” is an adjective.

Is “distracting” a common word?

“Distracting” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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