Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

distractive

adjective

/dɪˈstræktɪv/

Definition

tending to divert attention away from something.

Examples

Her distractive behavior made it hard for the team to concentrate on the project.
The distractive sounds from the construction site interrupted the meeting.

Meaning

Distractive refers to anything that causes someone to lose focus or attention. It can be something physical, like noise or a visual stimulus, or it can be an idea that pulls one’s thoughts in another direction.