Synonyms of distractions

distractions

noun

plural of distraction

1

as in confusions

a state of mental uncertainty

in my distraction I forgot where I was

Synonyms & Similar Words

• confusions
• fogs
• tangles
• perplexities
• bewilderments
• discomforts
• puzzlements
• mystifications
• mazes
• distresses
• embarrassments
• discombobulations
• agitations
• bafflements
• muddles
• bamboozlements
• bemusements
• head-scratchings
• perturbations
• befuddlements
• mortifications
• disturbances
• turmoils
• dismays
• whirls
• disquiets
• upsets
• discomfitures
• commotions
• chagrins
• abashments
• flurries
• disconcertments
• dithers
• flusters
• bothers
• fusses
• stews

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• assurances
• convictions
• certainties
• confidences
• certitudes

2

as in entertainments

the act or activity of providing pleasure or amusement especially for the public

the founder of a recovery program who doesn't view gambling as a harmless distraction for people of modest means

Synonyms & Similar Words

• entertainments
• amusements
• diversions
• recreations
• enjoyments
• productions
• joys
• shows
• presentations
• gratifications
• performances
• relaxations
• satisfactions
• delights
• spectacles
• presentments
• mirths
• exhibitions
• nightlifes
• delectations
• reliefs
• escapisms

3

as in diversions

someone or something that provides amusement or enjoyment

a harmless distraction for children at the playground

Synonyms & Similar Words

• diversions
• delights
• entertainments
• recreations
• fun
• pleasures
• activities
• picnics
• divertissements
• festivities
• escapes
• pastimes
• gaieties
• larks
• revelries
• revels
• merrymakings
• gambols
• games
• hilarities
• romps
• screams
• frolics
• revelings
• convivialities
• jollities
• riots
• jollifications
• time killers
• binges
• sprees
• flings
• whoopees
• laughs
• rollicks

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• bores
• downers
• bummers
• drags
• killjoys
• party poopers

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of distractions

No distractions will take you away from the win on its watch! — George Yang, PC Magazine, 29 Oct. 2026

Even with the appeals and distractions of the intertidal world and a few early morning tongues of uni, our bags are still overflowing. — Joseph Ogilvy, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2026

Maintain eye contact with the lens or host, present professionally and make sure your surroundings are appropriate and free from distractions. — Victoria Usher, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026

Toward the end of the Knicks’ magical title run, however, a number of potential distractions arose—thanks to Dolan himself. — Noah Shachtman, Vanity Fair, 20 Oct. 2026

Daytime distractions push work to the weekend Some Sunday workers say working weekends or after hours is the only way to get focused work done. — Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2026

With the enormous distractions and investments in college sports now removed, our institutions of higher learning can focus on their only mission, and that is providing the best, most affordable education on earth for our young people. — Bruce Svare, Sportico.com, 17 Oct. 2026

That growth has been accompanied by a series of headline-grabbing distractions for the league under her leadership, especially in the past year. — ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026

And indeed, some of Niccol’s moves at Starbucks have involved getting rid of some complexity and distractions, notably selling majority control of Starbucks’ China business last year. — Phil Wahba, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026