How do you use "Scatterbrain" in a sentence?

I'm such a scatterbrain. Don't be a scatterbrain. What a scatterbrain. My scatterbrained brother.

Scatterbrain

Q: What does "Scatterbrain" mean?

Someone forgetful or disorganized A mild term for someone who's disorganized, forgetful, or can't focus. Their brain is 'scattered.'

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Meaning: Someone forgetful or disorganized

健忘的人，糊涂虫

Alguien olvidadizo o desorganizado

そそっかしい人、うっかりさん

덜렁이, 건망증이 심한 사람

A mild term for someone who's disorganized, forgetful, or can't focus. Their brain is 'scattered.'

指没有条理、健忘或无法集中注意力的人的轻微用语。他们的脑子是'散乱的'。

Un término suave para alguien desorganizado, olvidadizo o que no puede concentrarse. Su cerebro está 'disperso.'

まとまりがなく、忘れっぽく、集中できない人を指す軽い表現。脳が「散らばっている」ことを示す。

정리를 못 하거나, 깜빡깜빡하거나, 집중을 못 하는 사람을 뜻하는 가벼운 표현. 뇌가 '흩어져(scattered)' 있다는 의미이다.

Examples

I'm such a scatterbrain.
自嘲
autodesprecio
自虐
나는 정말 덜렁이야.
Don't be a scatterbrain.
轻微批评
crítica ligera
軽い批判
덜렁이처럼 굴지 마.
What a scatterbrain.
形容某人
describiendo a alguien
人を表現
정말 덜렁이로군.
My scatterbrained brother.
带爱意
cariñoso
愛情を込めて
우리 덜렁이 오빠.

Pronunciation

/ˈskætəbreɪn/

Usage Guide

Context: mild insults, self-deprecation, forgetfulness

Tone: mild, often self-deprecating

✓ Do Say

I'm such a scatterbrain.
我真是个马大哈
Soy un/una despistado/a total
私って本当にそそっかしい
나는 정말 덜렁이야.
Don't be a scatterbrain.
别那么丢三落四的
No seas despistado/a
そそっかしくしないで
덜렁이처럼 굴지 마.
Scatterbrained.
丢三落四的
Despistado/a
そそっかしい
덜렁대는.

✗ Don't Say

Very mild
很轻微
Muy suave
とても軽い
매우 가벼운 표현
Often self-deprecating
常用于自嘲
A menudo autodespreciativo
よく自虐的に使う
자기 비하로 자주 사용됨

Common Mistakes

Very mild—often used for self
Universal term

Origin & History

From having a brain that's 'scattered'—thoughts going everywhere.

Etymology: Scattered + brain

First recorded: 18th century

Cultural Context

Era: 18th century onwards

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Pop culture: General usage; Self-deprecation

Regional notes: Universal term. Very mild.

Variations

ScatterbrainScatterbrained