— distractedly , adv. — distractedness , n.
/di strak"tid/ , adj.
1. having the attention diverted: She tossed several rocks to the far left and slipped past the distracted sentry.
2. rendered incapable of behaving, reacting, etc., in a normal manner, as by worry, remorse, or the like; irrational; disturbed.
[ 1580-90; DISTRACT + -ED 2 ]