noun
- the quality or state of being easily distracted; the tendency to have one's attention diverted from the task or focus at hand
Usage: often used in psychological and educational contexts; commonly associated with attention disorders
Examples
- The student's distractibility in class made it difficult for her to complete assignments on time.
- High levels of distractibility can be a symptom of ADHD.
- His distractibility increased when he was tired or stressed.
- The teacher tried to reduce distractibility by minimizing noise and visual clutter in the classroom.
- Distractibility is a common challenge for people working in open office environments.
- She worked with a therapist to manage her distractibility and improve her productivity.