simple past tense and past participle of distract
"The sudden noise distracted everyone from their conversation, causing them to miss the important announcement."
having the attention diverted especially because of anxiety
"She became so distracted by her fear of public speaking that she forgot to take a breath while stepping onto the stage."
having one's attention diverted; preoccupied
"She was too distracted by her phone to notice that she had missed her turn on the highway."