Sidetracked

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈsaɪdˌtrækt/

Definitions of sidetracked

verb to divert someone or something from its original course or purpose

Example Sentences

A1 I got sidetracked by a cute puppy on my way to the grocery store.

A2 She often gets sidetracked by social media when she's supposed to be studying.

B1 I don't want to get sidetracked from my main goal, so I need to stay focused.

B2 Despite being sidetracked by unexpected obstacles, she managed to complete the project on time.

C1 Even though he was sidetracked by personal issues, he still excelled in his professional life.

C2 The CEO refused to be sidetracked by negative feedback and continued to pursue his vision for the company.

adjective distracted or diverted from the main subject or course

Example Sentences

A1 I got sidetracked by my phone and missed the bus.

A2 She often gets sidetracked while studying and ends up wasting time.

B1 The team was sidetracked by a sudden change in the project plan.

B2 Despite being sidetracked by personal issues, she managed to complete the project on time.

C1 The CEO refused to be sidetracked by rumors and stayed focused on the company's goals.

C2 Even when faced with multiple distractions, she never allows herself to be sidetracked from her objectives.

Examples of sidetracked in a Sentence

formal I got sidetracked by an interesting article while researching for my thesis.

informal I got totally sidetracked by cute cat videos on the internet.

slang I was supposed to finish my homework, but I got sidetracked by chatting with my friends.

figurative Don't get sidetracked by small obstacles on your path to success.

Grammatical Forms of sidetracked

past tense

sidetracked

plural

sidetracks

comparative

more sidetracked

superlative

most sidetracked

present tense

sidetrack

future tense

will sidetrack

perfect tense

have sidetracked

continuous tense

is sidetracking

singular

sidetrack

positive degree

sidetracked

infinitive

to sidetrack

gerund

sidetracking

participle

sidetracked

Origin and Evolution of sidetracked

First Known Use: 1835 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'sidetracked' originated from the combination of 'side' and 'track', referring to being diverted from the main path or focus onto a side path or track.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of trains being diverted onto a side track, 'sidetracked' has evolved to also mean being distracted or losing focus from the main task or goal.