“I wonder if it's going to snow,” she said 'distractedly'. [='absentmindedly']
The local story 'distracted attention from' news of the war overseas.
The students are easily 'distracted', especially when they're tired.
(..) to adopt her bastard son! Please, tell me... What kind of a father are you? You're not behaving like a king anymore. People are already talking about it. You're distracted, you're withdrawn. You seem unsure, and hesitant, when once you were firm, you were strong. Oh... (..)2017 TvShow: Vikings Title: Revenge Season: 4 Episode 18