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distracted study

[dɪˈstræktɪd ˈstʌdi]
nounpl: distracted studies
estudo desatento
1. The act of studying or learning while one's attention is divided or diverted from the subject matter
Her distracted study prevented her from understanding the complex mathematical concepts.
Seu estudo desatento impediu que ela compreendesse os conceitos matemáticos complexos.
2. Academic work performed with lack of focus or concentration
Distracted study with social media open usually results in poor retention.
O estudo desatento com as redes sociais abertas geralmente resulta em má retenção.
NYC Slang
half-ass studying
Synonyms
unfocused studyinattentive learningscattered studyabsent-minded studying
Antonyms
focused studyconcentrated learningattentive studydeliberate study

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estudo desatento
most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
estudo distraído
alternative common usage
Portugal
estudo desatencioso
formal Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

studying with one eye on the ball and one eye on your phone
going through the motions
not giving it your full attention
half-hearted attempt at learning
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