Scatterbrained
adjective
Someone who is scatterbrained has difficulty thinking clearly or focusing on one thing.
She forgot her appointment because she is often so scatterbrained.
Usage tips
Informal
scatterbrained behavior,scatterbrained thoughts,scatterbrained ideas
adjective
Someone who is scatterbrained has difficulty thinking clearly or focusing on one thing.
She forgot her appointment because she is often so scatterbrained.
Usage tips
Informal
scatterbrained behavior,scatterbrained thoughts,scatterbrained ideas
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Emotion
The term often carries a light-hearted connotation, suggesting a playful kind of forgetfulness.
His scatterbrained approach made him endearing to his friends.
Pro Tip 2/3Context
Used in casual conversations to describe someone forgetful or distracted.
She always misplaces her keys; she's really scatterbrained.
Pro Tip 3/3Common Mistakes
People sometimes confuse 'scatterbrained' with being 'disorganized,' but it emphasizes a mental state of distraction.
Don’t confuse scatterbrained with careless; one can be careful yet scatterbrained.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotion
The term often carries a light-hearted connotation, suggesting a playful kind of forgetfulness.
His scatterbrained approach made him endearing to his friends.
Pro Tip 2/3Context
Used in casual conversations to describe someone forgetful or distracted.
She always misplaces her keys; she's really scatterbrained.
Pro Tip 3/3Common Mistakes
People sometimes confuse 'scatterbrained' with being 'disorganized,' but it emphasizes a mental state of distraction.
Don’t confuse scatterbrained with careless; one can be careful yet scatterbrained.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotion
The term often carries a light-hearted connotation, suggesting a playful kind of forgetfulness.
His scatterbrained approach made him endearing to his friends.
Pro Tip 2/3Context
Used in casual conversations to describe someone forgetful or distracted.
She always misplaces her keys; she's really scatterbrained.
Pro Tip 3/3Common Mistakes
People sometimes confuse 'scatterbrained' with being 'disorganized,' but it emphasizes a mental state of distraction.
Don’t confuse scatterbrained with careless; one can be careful yet scatterbrained.
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