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distractibility

[/dɪˌstræktəˈbɪləti/]
nounfeminine
distrabilidade
1. The quality or state of being easily distracted; the tendency to have one's attention diverted from the main focus
The child's distractibility made it difficult for him to complete his homework.
A distrabilidade da criança tornou difícil para ele completar seu dever de casa.
2. In psychology and medicine, a symptom characterized by difficulty maintaining attention or concentration, often associated with ADHD or other conditions
Her distractibility worsened after the accident, affecting her work performance.
Sua distrabilidade piorou após o acidente, afetando seu desempenho no trabalho.
Synonyms
absent-mindednessinattentionlack of focussusceptibility to distraction
Antonyms
focusconcentrationattentivenessmindfulness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
distrabilidade
Standard term used in psychology and education
São Paulo
distrabilidade
Common in academic and medical contexts
Portugal
capacidade de distração
Alternative phrasing; distrabilidade is also used

Related Idioms & Phrases

scatter-brained
can't keep one's mind on something
easily sidetracked
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