Distractedly/dɪˈstræktɪdli/ Definition 1 of 1Pro 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.