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What are synonyms for distracted?

Here are some synonyms for "distracted", depending on the context:

General:

* Inattentive

* Unfocused

* Preoccupied

* Absent-minded

* Scatterbrained

* Sidetracked

* Disengaged

* Off-task

* Thoughtless

* Forgetful

More specific:

* Nervous: Flustered, anxious, uneasy, jittery

* Bored: Uninterested, indifferent, apathetic, listless

* Overwhelmed: Overburdened, overloaded, stressed, frazzled

* Confused: Bewildered, perplexed, puzzled, disoriented

* Intrigued: Captivated, fascinated, engrossed, enthralled

Figurative:

* Lost in thought: Daydreaming, woolgathering, lost in reverie

* Minding other business: Distracted by other things, preoccupied with something else

The best synonym will depend on the specific situation and the nuance you want to convey.

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