undistracted

adjective

un·​dis·​tract·​ed ˌən-di-ˈstrak-təd How to pronounce undistracted (audio)
: not having one's attention turned aside or redirected : not distracted
Undistracted by the noise, he continued working.
hours of undistracted study

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That’s why experts emphasize active, undistracted supervision. — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 18 July 2026 Deep credibility built through intimate, undistracted creator-listener relationships. — Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 Real eye-contact, undistracted, even-for-two-minutes connection. — Lizzie Assa, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2026 It’s long been understood that silence, stillness, and an undistracted mind are essential. — Big Think, 26 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for undistracted

Word History

First Known Use

1659, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of undistracted was in 1659

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“Undistracted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/undistracted. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

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