scatterbrained

adjective

UK/ˈskæt.ə.breɪnd/
US/ˈskæt̬.ɚ.breɪnd/

Definitions of scatterbrained adjective

  1. Characterized by a tendency to be forgetful, disorganized, and lacking focus.

    • She often misplaces her keys because she is so scatterbrained.

    • He often forgets meeting times because he is a bit scatterbrained.

    • Despite her intelligence, she sometimes makes mistakes due to being scatterbrained.