undistracted
Definition
- Adjective:
- Not having one's attention diverted: "undistracted" describes a state in which a person or thing is not drawn away from a focal point or task by external or internal stimuli. It implies sustained concentration and focus.
- Free from disturbance: It can also mean being in a condition where no interruptions or diversions occur, allowing for uninterrupted engagement.
Usage Examples
- (Her attention was not diverted; she remained fully focused on the task.)
- (He sought a setting free from interruptions.)
- (His concentration was not affected by external noise.)
Advanced Usage
- "undistracted by": followed by a noun or gerund to specify the source of potential diversion.
- He remained undistracted by the gossip around him. (He did not let the gossip divert his attention.)
- "undistracted attention": a phrase emphasizing complete focus.
- The lecture required undistracted attention to understand the complex theory. (Full, uninterrupted focus was necessary.)
Variants and Related Words
- Distracted (adj): having one's attention diverted; opposite of "undistracted".
- She was distracted by the noise outside. (Her focus was broken.)
- Distraction (n): something that diverts attention.
- The phone was a constant distraction during the meeting. (It diverted attention from the topic.)
Synonyms
- Focused: directing all one's attention or effort on a particular thing.
- Concentrated: involving intense mental effort and attention.
- Attentive: paying close attention to something.
- Uninterrupted: not having a break or disturbance.
Antonyms
- Distracted: having one's attention diverted.
- Disturbed: interrupted or unsettled.
- Preoccupied: absorbed in thought, often to the point of being unaware of surroundings.
Related Idioms
- Keep one's eye on the ball: to remain focused on the main goal or task.
- To succeed, you must keep your eye on the ball and stay undistracted. (Maintain concentration on the primary objective.)
- In the zone: a state of complete focus and optimal performance.
- When she is in the zone, she is completely undistracted. (She achieves a state of intense concentration.)