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Distraction (Noun)

An obstacle to attention.

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

The ringing phone was a major distraction while I was trying to focus on my project.
Social media can be a huge distraction for students trying to study for exams.
The noisy construction outside my window is a constant distraction while I'm working from home.
I tried to avoid distractions by turning off my notifications while I was reading a book.
The scenic views from the bus window were a pleasant distraction during my daily commute.

An entertainment that provokes pleased interest and distracts you from worries and vexations.

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

The act of distracting; drawing someone's attention away from something; "conjurers are experts at misdirection".

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Mental turmoil; "he drives me to distraction".

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

His constant nagging drives me to distraction and I just can't take it anymore.
The sound of her crying was a distraction that prevented me from focusing on my work.
Her fear of flying was a constant distraction that ruined her vacation.
The noise of the construction site outside my window is a distraction that makes it hard for me to sleep.
His manipulative ways drive me to distraction as I try to navigate the complexity of our relationship.