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单词 scatterbrained
释义

scatterbrained

adjective

scat·​ter·​brained ˈska-tər-ˌbrānd How to pronounce scatterbrained (audio)
informal
: having or showing a forgetful, disorganized, or unfocused mind : having the characteristics of a scatterbrain
As Detective Gina Calabrese on Miami Vice, Saundra Santiago is all clearheaded efficiency. But off-camera her co-stars think she's scatterbrained. "They consider me a space cadet," says Santiago, who frequently loses keys, misses flights and gets into cabs without cash. Tim Allis

Synonyms

  • birdbrained
  • ditzy
  • ditsy
  • dizzy
  • featherbrained
  • flighty
  • frivolous
  • frothy
  • futile
  • giddy
  • goofy
  • harebrained
  • light-headed
  • light-minded
  • puerile
  • silly
  • yeasty
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Example Sentences

a scatterbrained child who couldn't seem to pay attention or stop fooling around
Recent Examples on the Web Trying to stay organized can be a real pain, especially for those of us who may be a bit scatterbrained. Chris Hachey, BGR, 22 June 2021 President Biden had another dismal week thanks to the accelerating border crisis, the beginnings of his assault on the Second Amendment, Vice President Kamala Harris’s behavior and his scatterbrained performance at a Thursday news conference. Paul Bedard, Washington Examiner, 27 Mar. 2021 Sadat cast Afghan nonactors to paint a scatterbrained picture of parentless adolescence, and outstanding production design immerses us in this historical remembrance. Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2021 Donald Moffat is superb as a president who masks his ferocity with scatterbrained folksiness. Duane Byrge, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Aug. 2020 As her frustration mounted and her school progress stalled, Kristine indulged in a series of minor rebellions — ignoring assignments, disrupting class, and affecting a scatterbrained personality in a bid for popularity. Jason Deparle, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2019 He was noticed in what Itzkoff depicts with relish as a scatterbrained television business. David Thomson, San Francisco Chronicle, 10 May 2018 Attach a durable, waterproof Tile Sport to your backpack or your cooler to be a little less scatterbrained on your outdoor adventures. Wired Staff, WIRED, 7 Apr. 2018 Too many times this season Ehlinger made scatterbrained mistakes at critical junctures. Nick Moyle, Houston Chronicle, 23 Dec. 2017 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1747, in the meaning defined above

scatterbrained

adjective

as in goofy
lacking in seriousness or maturity a scatterbrained child who couldn't seem to pay attention or stop fooling around

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • goofy
  • silly
  • giddy
  • ditzy
  • futile
  • flighty
  • playful
  • harebrained
  • ditsy
  • featherbrained
  • frivolous
  • puerile
  • dizzy
  • foolish
  • light-minded
  • yeasty
  • birdbrained
  • thoughtless
  • crazy
  • light-headed
  • frothy
  • happy
  • inane
  • daffy
  • witless
  • fatuous
  • flippant
  • nonsensical
  • superficial
  • giggly
  • daft
  • exuberant
  • shallow
  • lighthearted
  • fluttery
  • fruity
  • sappy
  • light

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • serious
  • earnest
  • sober
  • thoughtful
  • melancholy
  • serious-minded
  • somber
  • unfrivolous
  • sombre
  • grave
  • heavy
  • staid
  • severe
  • sedate
  • solemn
  • dignified
  • no-nonsense
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