distractedly
- a word derived from distracted.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
In the center, Porter’s youngest daughter, Elizabeth, looks distractedly to one side, unaware of the unspoken interpersonal complexities around her.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 10, 2026
“Yes,” he replied, distractedly, looking at neither me nor the stage but toward Petrov.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 16, 2024
Tethered to IVs and fatigued with restless anticipation, Trinity Landrum distractedly nodded to the legion of scrubs scurrying in and out of her hospital room.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 3, 2023
It’s pure pleasure watching Cassie confront a police functionary with exquisite passive-aggressiveness and then meet Sunny for a gripe session during which, distractedly but inevitably, she begins to think through the new case.
From New York Times • Jul. 9, 2021
“Black? Black?” said Fudge distractedly, turning his bowler rapidly in his fingers.
From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling
