DISTRACTIVE Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

distractive

adjective

Definition of distractive

as in tiresome

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Adjective

Upgrading to first class adds another layer of comfort, with private sleeping accommodations that make overnight travel feel far less tiresome.

— Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 8 Aug. 2026
Yes, the mountain wallpaper is pretty, but various miniature windows clutter the screen, and making any on-the-move quick changes is a fairly tiresome affair.

— Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of tiresome

Adjective

Edwin Díaz will be used in less-stressful situations upon his return from neck inflammation before potentially resuming closing responsibilities.

— Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 22 Aug. 2026
To make potty training less stressful for everyone, choose a time when your little one is safely ensconced in the steady rhythm of routine and you’re relaxed and able to devote your attention to the task at hand.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of stressful

Adjective

Their affection feels genuine, which makes the fault lines beneath it more troubling.

— Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026
But as the team recently spotted troubling signs during yet another training run of an unreleased model—one expected to deliver the biggest leap yet—a more consequential decision was made to pause it until new security measures were put in place.

— Alex Heath, Time, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of troubling

Adjective

Offensive line depth remains troublesome The lack of depth on the Dolphins’ offensive line has been problematic for the past decade because an offensive line is only as good as its weakest link.

— Omar Kelly August 24, Miami Herald, 24 Aug. 2026
The Iranian regime has been killing troublesome exiles since the Islamic Revolution, in 1979.

— Cora Engelbrecht, New Yorker, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of troublesome

Adjective

But a week ago the Panthers felt like a worrisome bunch, one that got outplayed in an embarrassing 29-14 exhibition loss to Buffalo.

— Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 22 Aug. 2026
After a worrisome Wednesday, the Falcons responded with an encouraging Thursday in their joint practice session with the Colts at Grand Park Sports Campus, which hosted its last-ever training camp session on a steamy mid-August afternoon.

— Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of worrisome

Adjective

Rezaei’s remarks are another indication of the control exerted by Tehran’s hardliners and their growing readiness to adopt a more offensive posture.

— Tim Lister, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
Shanahan previously yielded play-calling duties to offensive coordinator Klay Kubiak, who has called plays throughout the preseason.

— Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of offensive

Adjective

Our studies point to several possible reasons for why false beliefs feel so upsetting.

— Andras Molnar, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2026
However, when considering veering from the tradition, recognize that your choice may draw attention away from the purpose of the day or be upsetting to others from older generations.

— Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of upsetting

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