Scatterbrained: meaning, definitions and examples

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scatterbrained

 

[ ˈskæt.ər.breɪnd ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

describing someone's behavior

Easily distracted, forgetful, or disorganized. A scatterbrained person often jumps from one idea to another without completing tasks.

Synonyms

disorganized, distracted, forgetful

Examples of usage

  • She's so scatterbrained, she forgot where she parked her car.
  • Don't mind him, he's just scatterbrained sometimes.
  • Her scatterbrained nature makes it difficult for her to focus on one thing at a time.
Context #2 | Noun

describing a person

A person who is forgetful, disorganized, or easily distracted. Someone who often appears confused or absent-minded.

Synonyms

absent-minded, confused, distracted

Examples of usage

  • Despite being a scatterbrained, she manages to get things done.
  • He's a scatterbrained, but his creativity shines through his work.

Translations

Translations of the word "scatterbrained" in other languages:

🇵🇹 distraído

🇮🇳 ध्यान भटका हुआ

🇩🇪 zerstreut

🇮🇩 pelupa

🇺🇦 розсіяний

🇵🇱 roztrzepany

🇯🇵 うっかり者

🇫🇷 distrait

🇪🇸 distraído

🇹🇷 dalgın

🇰🇷 정신 없는

🇸🇦 مشتت الذهن

🇨🇿 roztržitý

🇸🇰 roztržitý

🇨🇳 心不在焉

🇸🇮 raztresen

🇮🇸 utan við sig

🇰🇿 алаңғасар

🇬🇪 გაფანტული

🇦🇿 düşüncəsiz

🇲🇽 distraído

Etymology

The term 'scatterbrained' originated in the mid-18th century, combining 'scatter,' meaning to disperse or throw in various directions, and 'brained,' referring to the mind or brain. It was initially used to describe individuals who were absent-minded or easily distracted. Over time, the term has evolved to encompass a broader range of behaviors associated with forgetfulness and disorganization.

See also: scattered, scatterer, scattering.