Distractive

/dɪˈstrætɪv/ adjective

Definition

Tending to distract or draw attention away; having the quality of causing distraction or loss of focus.

Etymology

From distract plus the suffix -ive (having the quality of), meaning 'characterized by or tending to cause distraction.'

Kelly Says

A distractive person or environment doesn't just have distractions—they have the inherent quality of being attention-stealing, making them fundamentally unsuitable for focused work.

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