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scattered

/ˈskæt̬.ɚd/
scat · tered
Adverb:scatteredly
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1

Spread out or distributed loosely and irregularly over an area; occurring at wide or uneven intervals.

Example

"A few scattered clouds drifted across the clear blue horizon."

2

Disorganized, unfocused, or lacking coherent order in one's thoughts or actions.

Example

"After working three consecutive night shifts, his thoughts felt completely scattered during the morning briefing."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Middle English verb 'scateren' (to disperse or squander), probably a northern variant of 'shatter' or of Scandinavian origin, ultimately tracing back to a Proto-Germanic root meaning to separate or break apart.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Scattered. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/scattered
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