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distracting

[/dɪˈstræktɪŋ/]
adjective
distraindo
1. causing someone to lose concentration or attention
The noise from the construction site was very distracting during the meeting.
O ruído do canteiro de obras era muito distraindo durante a reunião.
2. drawing attention away from something important
Her colorful outfit was distracting from her presentation.
Seu traje colorido era distraidor da sua apresentação.
Synonyms
divertinginterruptingdisruptivebothersomeintrusive
Antonyms
concentratingfocusingattentiveundisturbed

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
distraindo
most common usage
General Brazilian
perturbador
more formal alternative
Portugal
que distrai
common phrasing in European Portuguese
Portugal
perturbador
used in formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

lose focus
throw someone off
break concentration
divert attention
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