Scatterbrainedness

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˌskæt̬ərˈbreɪndnɪs/

Definitions of scatterbrainedness

noun the state of being disorganized or forgetful

Example Sentences

A1 Sometimes I have scatterbrainedness and forget where I put my keys.

A2 Her scatterbrainedness often leads to her missing important appointments.

B1 His scatterbrainedness can be frustrating to work with, but he always gets the job done.

B2 The scatterbrainedness of the team leader caused confusion among the group.

C1 Despite his scatterbrainedness, he was able to successfully manage the project.

C2 Her scatterbrainedness is often mistaken for creativity by her colleagues.

Examples of scatterbrainedness in a Sentence

formal Her scatterbrainedness often led to forgetfulness and disorganization in the workplace.

informal I can't keep up with his scatterbrainedness, he's all over the place!

slang Her scatterbrainedness is next level, she's like a chicken with its head cut off.

figurative The scatterbrainedness of the project manager caused chaos among the team members.

Grammatical Forms of scatterbrainedness

past tense

scattered

plural

scatterbrainednesses

comparative

more scatterbrained

superlative

most scatterbrained

present tense

scatterbrain

future tense

will scatterbrain

perfect tense

has scattered

continuous tense

is scatterbraining

singular

scatterbrainedness

positive degree

scatterbrained

infinitive

to scatterbrain

gerund

scatterbraining

participle

scatterbrained

Origin and Evolution of scatterbrainedness

First Known Use: 1650 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'scatterbrainedness' is believed to have originated from the combination of 'scatter' meaning to throw in various random directions and 'brained' referring to the mind or brain.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who is absent-minded or easily distracted, the term 'scatterbrainedness' has evolved to also encompass a sense of disorganization or lack of focus in one's thoughts or actions.