Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

distractable

Adjective
/dɪˈstræk.tə.bəl/
Definition
Easily distracted; able to be diverted from attention or focus.
Examples
  • Many students find it hard to study in a noisy environment because they are distractable.
  • She tried to focus on her work, but her distractable nature made it difficult.
  • With so many notifications on his phone, he realized he was quite distractable.
Meaning
The term describes someone who tends to lose concentration or attention quickly due to various stimuli or interruptions.
Synonyms
  • Unfocused
  • Inattentive
  • Divertible
  • Scatterbrained
  • Preoccupied