distrait

/dɪˈstreɪ/

Definitions

1. adjective

absent-minded or distracted

“The professor was so distrait during the meeting that he forgot the main agenda.”

2. noun

a person who is absent-minded or distracted

“The distrait old man wandered into the wrong room during the party.”

3. verb

to make someone absent-minded or distracted

“The loud noise distrait the whole neighborhood.”

Synonyms

  • absent-minded
  • distracted
  • preoccupied

Antonyms

  • attentive
  • concentrated