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Meaning of scatterbrain
A person who is forgetful, disorganized, and prone to making mistakes due to a lack of attention or mental focus.
Etymology of scatterbrain
The term "scatterbrain" originated in the mid-17th century, derived from the verb "scatter" and the noun "brain", implying a brain whose thoughts and ideas are scattered or disorganized, based on Oxford Languages.
Historically, the word has been used to describe individuals who are perceived as being careless, inattentive, or mentally disorganized.
Synonyms
airhead
ditz
space cadet
goofball
klutz
blunderer
bumbler
fumbler
muddler
scatterbrain
daydreamer
dreamer
absent-minded professor
featherbrain
lightweight
scatterbrain
simpleton
silly goose
goof
numbskull
dimwit
dumbbell
ninny
nincompoop
numskull
scatterplot
ditsy
dizzy
foolish
giddy
harebrained
imprudent
inane
irresponsible
lightheaded
mindless
scatterbrained
thoughtless
birdbrain
featherhead
muddlehead
Definitions
- A person who is somewhat eccentric and forgetful, or prone to making mistakes due to a lack of attention or mental focus, according to Oxford Languages.
- * Someone whose thoughts and ideas are disorganized and lack coherence.
Usage Examples
- My sister is such a scatterbrain, she can never remember where she put her keys.
- * After a few too many drinks, he became a scatterbrain and forgot what he was saying.
- * The scatterbrain professor was known for his brilliant ideas, but also for his inability to keep track of his notes and schedule.