The antonyms for the phrase "are turned toward" could include words like "are turned away from," "are facing in a different direction," or "are ignoring." These phrases would suggest a lack of focus or attention on something, as opposed to the phrase "are turned toward" which implies a deliberate and intentional direction of attention. Other antonyms could include "are distracted by," "are disinterested in," or "are preoccupied with." Depending on the context in which the phrase is being used, different antonyms could be more or less appropriate.