scatterbrained — having a tendency to be forgetful, disorganized, or unable to concentrate properly
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having a tendency to be forgetful, disorganized, or unable to concentrate properly
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈskætərbreɪnd/
Korean meaning: 건망증이 심하고, 정리정돈을 못하며, 집중력이 부족한
Korean pronunciation: 스캐-터-브레인드 (강세: 스캐)
Example Sentences
- My scatterbrained roommate put his phone in the refrigerator and spent an hour looking for it.
- I've been so scatterbrained lately that I showed up to work in my pajamas.
- The scatterbrained scientist discovered a groundbreaking formula while looking for his lost coffee mug.
scatterbrained
ADJECTIVE//ˈskætərbreɪnd//
having a tendency to be forgetful, disorganized, or unable to concentrate properly
Forgetful and disorganized person
Though she was trained, her mind remained scatterbrained!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
19세기에 만들어진 합성어로, 'scatter(흩뿌리다)'와 'brain(뇌)'이 합쳐져서 '뇌가 흩어져 있는' 상태를 묘사합니다. 마치 뇌 속 생각들이 사방으로 흩어져 있어 집중하지 못하는 모습을 형상화한 표현입니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My scatterbrained roommate put his phone in the refrigerator and spent an hour looking for it.”
“I've been so scatterbrained lately that I showed up to work in my pajamas.”
“The scatterbrained scientist discovered a groundbreaking formula while looking for his lost coffee mug.”
“Don't be so scatterbrained - write down important appointments in your calendar.”
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