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Synonyms & Similar Words
dispersed
spread
scattered
strewn
distributed
dissipated
fragmented
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disintegrated
disconnected
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sporadic
isolated
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detached
disconnected
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confused
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dispersed
decentralized
diffuse
unfocused
disjointed
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detached
Meaning of Scattered
The primary meaning of the word "scattered" is being spread out or dispersed over a wide area.
Definitions
- Spread out or dispersed over a wide area
- * Disorganized or untidy in appearance
- * Having one's attention or energies dispersed or diverted
Etymology of Scattered
The word "scattered" originates from the Old English word "scaterian" which is derived from "sceater" meaning to throw or disperse, and the suffix "-ed" forming the past participle
Historically, the word has been used to describe physical dispersion, but its usage has expanded to include figurative senses such as disorganization or distraction
Example Uses
- The papers were scattered all over the floor after the wind blew through the room
- * Her thoughts were scattered, and she couldn't focus on the task at hand
- * The village was scattered across the valley, with houses and farms dispersed among the trees
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
centralized
unified
concentrated
focused
organized
tidy
orderly
methodical
systematic
coherent
connected
integrated
assembled
gathered
collected
compact
dense
clustered
bunched
grouped
unified
synchronized