Scattered

Pronunciation: /ˈskætərd/

Scattered (adjective)

  1. placed or spread over a wide area, not close together
  2. not organized or arranged in a clear way
  3. happening at different times, not regularly

Examples

  • The toys were scattered across the floor.
  • Leaves were scattered all over the garden.

Common collocations: scattered around, scattered across, scattered mind, scattered approach, scattered showers

Synonyms of Scattered

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Scattered

  • when referring to collecting things together