scatterbrain

noun
UK: /ˈskætəˌbreɪn/
US: /ˈskætərˌbreɪn/

  1. A person who tends to be forgetful and disorganized.

    1. My sister is such a scatterbrain she loses everything.
    2. Don't rely on Jane; she's a total scatterbrain and forgets important dates.

Synonyms

flighty forgetful absent-minded careless disorganized
scatterbrain intransitive-verb

  1. To act in a disorganized or forgetful manner.

    1. I always scatterbrain when I'm tired.
    2. Try not to scatterbrain during the meeting; it's crucial to stay focused.
scatterbrain adjective

  1. Disorganized or forgetful; characteristic of a scatterbrain.

    1. She has a scatterbrain approach to her tasks.
    2. His scatterbrain tendencies often lead to misplaced items and forgotten appointments.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "scatterbrain" is /ˈskætəˌbreɪn/ in British English and /ˈskætərˌbreɪn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "scatterbrain": flighty, forgetful, absent-minded, careless, disorganized.

Example usage of "scatterbrain": "My sister is such a scatterbrain she loses everything.". More examples on the page.