distraction
Attention pulled away
Distraction is something that diverts attention from what you're trying to focus on: My phone is a constant distraction.
It can also mean the state of being diverted: I worked to the point of distraction.
The phrase driven to distraction suggests being pushed toward mental agitation or madness by persistent annoyance.
Forceful interruption of process
- interferenceUnwelcome involvement in affairs
- interruptionBreak in continuity
- intrusionUnauthorized entry into space
- diversionRedirection of attention
hindrance · disturbance · obstruction · derailment · sidetrack · tangent · digression · detour
Easing of distress
- respiteShort pause from hardship
- escapeFlight from captivity
- retreatSanctuary or withdrawal
- refugePlace of safety
getaway · outlet · break · downtime · unwinding · relaxation · decompression · breather
Amusement or pleasure
- entertainmentAgreeable diversion of attention
- gamesOrganized competitive activities
- playfulnessLighthearted, frisky spirit
- humorAmusing quality
laughter · levity · diversion · pastime · recreation · amusement · merriment · frivolity
Urge toward the unwise
- lureThing that tempts
- enticementSomething that attracts
- allureAttractive, tempting quality
- seductionEnticing someone romantically
pull · attraction · appeal · magnetism · bait · draw · snare · trap
Lack of focus
- unfocusRemove sharpness from view
- scatteredSpread irregularly about
- absent-mindedProne to forgetting things
- mind-wanderingUnfocused, spontaneous thought
daydreaming · preoccupation · wool-gathering · drifting · scatterbrained
Biased information for influence
- misinformationFalse data spread unintentionally
- misdirectionIntentional focus manipulation
- smokescreenConcealment through misdirection
- deflectionChange in trajectory
spin · decoy · sleight-of-hand · obfuscation · cover-up
disruption
Forceful interruption of process
- interferenceUnwelcome involvement in affairs
- interruptionBreak in continuity
- intrusionUnauthorized entry into space
diversion · hindrance · disturbance · obstruction · derailment · sidetrack · tangent · digression · detour · deviation
relief
Easing of distress
refuge · getaway · outlet · break · downtime · unwinding · relaxation · decompression · breather · timeout
fun
Amusement or pleasure
- entertainmentAgreeable diversion of attention
- gamesOrganized competitive activities
- playfulnessLighthearted, frisky spirit
humor · laughter · levity · diversion · pastime · recreation · amusement · merriment · frivolity · silliness
temptation
Urge toward the unwise
- lureThing that tempts
- enticementSomething that attracts
- allureAttractive, tempting quality
seduction · pull · attraction · appeal · magnetism · bait · draw · snare · trap · procrastination
inattention
Lack of focus
- unfocusRemove sharpness from view
- scatteredSpread irregularly about
- absent-mindedProne to forgetting things
mind-wandering · daydreaming · preoccupation · wool-gathering · drifting · scatterbrained
propaganda
Biased information for influence
- misinformationFalse data spread unintentionally
- misdirectionIntentional focus manipulation
- smokescreenConcealment through misdirection
deflection · spin · decoy · sleight-of-hand · obfuscation · cover-up
- absent-mindednessabsent-minded, forgetfulness, spacing out, zoning out, daydreaming
- dog trainingdown, come, wait, treats, quiet
- driving safetyblind spot, braking, brake, signaling, merging
- inattentionspacing, absent-minded, obliviousness, unfocused, unawareness
- school problemsdropout rates, overcrowding, school funding, budget cuts, bullying
- self-controlself-control, restraint, willpower, composure, moderation
distractionfocus
Concentrated attention point
concentration · attention · absorption · engrossment · mindfulness
- driven to distractionIntensely annoyed, can't concentrate
- drives to distractionAnnoys beyond endurance
- drove to distractionCaused extreme irritation
- driving to distractionProvoking extreme agitation
- digital distractionElectronic attention thief