1. the state of being unable to concentrate or focus one's attention
Usage: uncountable noun; often used to describe a temporary mental state

Examples

• Her distractedness during the meeting made it clear she wasn't interested in the project.
• The student's distractedness increased as the lecture went on.
• He apologized for his distractedness and asked her to repeat what she had said.
• Distractedness is a common symptom of attention deficit disorder.
• The noise from the construction outside caused widespread distractedness in the classroom.
• She struggled with distractedness while trying to study for her exam.