Is There a Word Distractedly?

Definition of 'distracted'
He looked up distractedly.

Is distractedly a word?

Meaning of distractedly in English

without paying attention to what you are doing, because you are thinking or worrying about something else: She glanced distractedly out of the window.

What is the verb of distractedly?

(Entry 1 of 2) transitive verb. 1a : to draw or direct (something, such as someone's attention) to a different object or in different directions at the same time was distracted by a sudden noise. b : to turn aside : divert refused to be distracted from her purpose.

Sarah Jenkins

Sarah Jenkins

Senior Technology Editor & AI Specialist

Sarah Jenkins is a veteran tech journalist with over 12 years of experience covering artificial intelligence, mobile innovations, and digital ethics. Her insights have appeared in leading technology publications worldwide.