distraction

• Nom désignant ce qui détourne l'attention ou empêche quelqu'un de se concentrer sur une tâche ou une activité, ou encore une activité divertissante qui détourne l'esprit.

A noun referring to something that diverts attention or prevents someone from concentrating on a task or activity.

1. Something that diverts attentionB1formal

   A thing that prevents someone from concentrating on something else.

   distraction

   • The loud music was a major distraction while studying.
   • Social media can be a huge distraction at work.
   • He tried to ignore the distraction of the television.

   Synonymesdisruptiondisturbancediversioninterferenceinterruption

   Antonymesconcentrationfocus

2. Amusement or entertainmentB2formal

   Something that provides relaxation or entertainment, diverting the mind from work or worry.

   Divertissement, amusement

   • Reading is a pleasant distraction from daily stress.
   • The park offers many distractions for children.
   • She needed a distraction after a long week at work.

   Synonymesamusementdiversionenjoymententertainmentfunpastimepleasurerecreationrelaxation

3. Mental confusion or agitationB2formal

   A state of being mentally confused or agitated.

   Trouble mental intense

   • He was driven to distraction by the constant noise.
   • The endless paperwork caused her distraction.
   • The child's crying drove the parents to distraction.

   Synonymesagitationbewildermentconfusiondiscomposureperplexityperturbationturmoil

   Antonymescalmnesscomposureequanimityserenitytranquility