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scatterbrained

1 of 1adjective
/ˈskætɚˌbɹeɪnd/
Forms:more scatterbrained,most scatterbrained
1

having a tendency to be forgetful, disorganized, or easily distracted

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  • She's always scatterbrained, constantly forgetting where she left her keys or what she was supposed to do next.
  • Despite her scatterbrained tendencies, she somehow manages to pull off impressive feats of creativity.
  • The scatterbrained professor often loses track of time during lectures, going off on tangents and forgetting important points.
  • The scatterbrained student struggled to keep their assignments organized, often submitting work late or incomplete.
  • Despite her scatterbrained reputation, she was surprisingly sharp and quick-witted when it mattered most.
2

driven by fancy or impractical impulses

  • His scatterbrained ideas sounded fun but weren't realistic.
  • She is scatterbrained, often changing plans on a whim.
  • The artist is scatterbrained, following inspiration wherever it leads.
  • He approached life in a scatterbrained, carefree manner.
  • Her scatterbrained tendencies made her unpredictable in meetings.