Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

easily-distracted

adjective
/ˈiː.zɪ.li dɪˈstræktɪd/
Definition
Not able to maintain focus or attention due to external stimuli or interruptions; prone to losing concentration.
Examples
  • She is easily-distracted by noise while studying.
  • Being easily-distracted can make completing tasks more difficult.
  • Children are often easily-distracted during lessons.
Meaning
A state of being that describes someone who finds it challenging to concentrate on a task because they are quickly drawn away by other things happening around them.
Synonyms
  • inattentive
  • unfocused
  • scatterbrained
  • absent-minded