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distracted(dictionary)
DISTRACTED PERSON, This term is used in the statutes of Illinois; Rev(law)

distracted (iou)



distracted ppl adjective. L16.
[from DISTRACT verb + -ED1. Cf. DISTRACT adjective, DISTRAUGHT adjective.]
Drawn apart; torn asunder; separated, divided. Long rare. L16.
T. Fuller By putting together distracted syllables.
Deranged; out of one's mind; crazed, insane. arch. L16.
Mentally drawn in different directions; confused by divergent aims or interests; affected by disorder or dissension. L16.
So confused or troubled that one hardly knows how to act; unable to settle because of worry, distress, etc.; troubled, disturbed. E17.
Dryden Where shall a Maid's distracted Heart find Rest? G. Vidal I had never seen him so distracted.
In a condition of disorder or disintegration; driven hither and thither; in irregular motion, agitated. M17-M19.
T. Hood The vapours fly Over the dark distracted sky.
distractedly adverb L16.
distractedness noun (long rare) E17.