distractedly

Meaning

In a manner that shows one's attention is diverted or that one is unable to concentrate.

Examples

• She stared out the window distractedly, her mind clearly on something else.
• He mumbled a reply distractedly, still focused on his phone screen.

Pronunciation: /dɪˈstræktɪdli/

Synonyms of distractedly

Words with a similar meaning to distractedly:

• absentmindedly
• preoccupiedly
• inattentively
• vaguely

Antonyms of distractedly

Words with the opposite meaning to distractedly:

• attentively
• focusedly