Scatterbrainedness: meaning, definitions and examples
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scatterbrainedness
[ ˈskætərˌbreɪndnəs ]
mental state
The quality of being disorganized and forgetful, often characterized by a lack of focus or attention to detail.
Synonyms
absentmindedness, disorganization, forgetfulness
Examples of usage
- Her scatterbrainedness often led to missed appointments and forgotten tasks.
- His scatterbrainedness made it difficult for him to follow a structured routine.
Translations
Translations of the word "scatterbrainedness" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desatenção
🇮🇳 भूलक्कड़पन
🇩🇪 Zerstreutheit
🇮🇩 kecerobohan
🇺🇦 неуважність
🇵🇱 roztrzepanie
🇯🇵 注意散漫
🇫🇷 distraction
🇪🇸 despiste
🇹🇷 dalgınlık
🇰🇷 산만함
🇸🇦 تشتيت
🇨🇿 roztržitost
🇸🇰 roztržitosť
🇨🇳 心不在焉
🇸🇮 raztresenost
🇮🇸 dreifing
🇰🇿 алаңғасарлық
🇬🇪 დაუდევრობა
🇦🇿 yayğınlıq
🇲🇽 despiste
Word origin
The term 'scatterbrainedness' originated from the combination of 'scatter' meaning to throw things in various random directions and 'brained' suggesting that the mind is affected. It first appeared in the English language in the mid-19th century.