Meaning & Definition of word "Scattered"

Scattered

/ˈskætərd/

1. To cause to separate and go in different directions.
- Example: The crowd scattered when the thunderstorm suddenly hit.
2. To distribute over an area in a random or irregular manner.
- Example: She scattered the seeds across the garden to ensure even growth.

1. Spread out over a wide area; distributed irregularly.
- Example: The children scattered across the playground, each finding their own space to play.
2. Not concentrated or gathered together; dispersed.
- Example: The scattered leaves danced in the wind as autumn took over the trees.
3. Occurring in various places or positions.
- Example: There were scattered reports of heavy rainfall in the region.

●First used in Middle English, from the verb 'scatter', which is of Scandinavian origin.

scattered thoughts:

thoughts that are unorganized or chaotic

scattered papers:

papers that are not in order or are spread out

scattered showers:

occasional rain showers that occur in various locations

scatter:

to throw in various random directions

disperse:

to distribute or spread over a wide area

strew:

to scatter or spread things untidily over a surface

Meaning: out of control or unfocused

● Example Sentence: After the party, my brain felt totally scattered.

Meaning: feeling confused or disoriented

● Example Sentence: I was so tired I felt a little scattered.