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lack of concentration

[/læk əv ˌkɑːnsənˈtreɪʃən/]
noun phrase
falta de concentração
1. The inability to focus attention or mental effort on a single task or activity
The lack of concentration made it difficult for him to complete his work.
A falta de concentração o dificultou a completar seu trabalho.
2. A state of mental distraction or scattered attention
Her lack of concentration during the exam resulted in lower grades.
Sua falta de concentração durante a prova resultou em notas mais baixas.
Synonyms
inability to concentratedistractionlack of focusinattentionmental distractionscattered attention
Antonyms
concentrationfocusattentionattentivenessmental clarity

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
falta de concentração
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
falta de concentração
Standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
falta de concentração
Standard usage
Portugal
falta de concentração
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

mind wandering
head in the clouds
lose focus
scatter-brained
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