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- [skat-er-breyn]
- /ˈskæt ərˌbreɪn/
- /ˈskæt.ə.breɪn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [skat-er-breyn]
- /ˈskæt ərˌbreɪn/
Definitions of scatterbrained word
- noun scatterbrained a person incapable of serious, connected thought. 1
- adjective scatterbrained absent minded 1
- adjective scatterbrained If you describe someone as scatterbrained, you mean that they often forget things and are unable to organize their thoughts properly. 0
- adjective scatterbrained exhibiting or characterized by lack of serious thought or concentration; disorganized; silly 0
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Origin of scatterbrained
First appearance:
before 1780 One of the 45% newest English words
First recorded in 1780-90; scatter + brain
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scatterbrained popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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adj scatterbrained
- absent-minded — Someone who is absent-minded forgets things or does not pay attention to what they are doing, often because they are thinking about something else.
- addlebrained — having an addle brain; muddled; stupid
- addlepated — addlebrained.
- airheaded — Slang. a scatterbrained, stupid, or simple-minded person; dolt.
- bird-brained — silly; stupid
Antonyms for scatterbrained
adjective scatterbrained
- focused — a central point, as of attraction, attention, or activity: The need to prevent a nuclear war became the focus of all diplomatic efforts.
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