Distractedly
/dɪˈstræktɪdli/
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Pro Tip 1/3Emotionally Charged
Use 'distractedly' when emotions impact someone's focus. 
He answered the phone distractedly, still upset from the earlier argument.
Pro Tip 2/3Multitasking Struggles
Showcases difficulty focusing due to juggling tasks or thoughts. 
During the busy lunch rush, the waiter took orders distractedly, trying to keep up.
Pro Tip 3/3Temporary Distraction
Implies a short-term lack of attention, not a permanent trait. 
She laughed distractedly, her mind still on the strange email she received.
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