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distracting

/dɪˈstræk.tɪŋ/

Tradução: Descreve algo que desvia a atenção ou atrapalha a concentração, impedindo que se foque em uma tarefa ou objetivo., Verbo usado para indicar a ação de desviar a atenção de alguém de algo, fazendo com que perca o foco ou a concentração. Também pode significar entreter ou divertir alguém, ou ainda perturbar ou confundir.

2 verbetes

adjective

/dɪˈstræk.tɪŋ/B1formal
  • ptDescreve algo que desvia a atenção ou atrapalha a concentração, impedindo que se foque em uma tarefa ou objetivo.

Describes something that prevents concentration or draws attention away from a task or focus.

  1. Causing distractionB1formal

    Tending to divert attention away from what one is focusing on.

    ptQue distrai

    • The loud music was very distracting while I was studying.
    • Her constant phone notifications are distracting during meetings.
    • The bright lights in the room were distracting for the students.

    Sinônimosdiverting

    Antônimosfocusing

  2. Annoying or bothersomeB2informal

    Causing irritation or annoyance by diverting focus.

    ptIncomodante

    • His distracting habit of tapping his pen drove me crazy.
    • The distracting chatter in the library made it hard to concentrate.
    • I find the pop-up ads on this website very distracting.

    Sinônimosaggravatingannoyingbothersomeirritatingtroublesomevexing

    Antônimoscalmingreassuringsoothing

Formas
  • more distracting comparative form
  • most distracting superlative form

verb

distract/dɪˈstrækt/B2formal
  • ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de desviar a atenção de alguém de algo, fazendo com que perca o foco ou a concentração. Também pode significar entreter ou divertir alguém, ou ainda perturbar ou confundir.

A verb used to indicate the act of drawing someone's attention away from something, causing them to lose focus or concentration.

  1. Divert attentionB1formal

    To cause someone to stop paying attention to what they are doing.

    ptDistrair

    • The loud noise distracted her from her homework.
    • Please don't distract the driver while he's driving.
    • He was easily distracted by his phone during the lecture.

    Sinônimosagitatebewilderconfusedeflectdetractdivertdraw awayoccupy

    Antônimosattractconcentrateengagefocus

  2. Amuse or entertainB2formal

    To provide amusement or entertainment that takes someone's mind off things.

    ptDistrair

    • The clown distracted the children with his funny tricks.
    • She tried to distract him with a game while they waited.
    • The movie was good enough to distract her from her worries.

    Sinônimosamusebeguiledivertentertainoccupy

    Antônimosboretireweary

Formas
  • distracted past participle
  • distracted past simple
  • distracting present participle
  • distracts third person singular