1. spread widely apart; not close together
2. occurring at irregular intervals; not continuous
3. unable to concentrate; disorganized in thinking
Usage: informal

Examples

• The scattered toys covered the entire playroom floor.
• There were scattered showers throughout the afternoon.
• The village consisted of scattered houses along the hillside.
• She gave scattered applause during the performance.
• His scattered thoughts made it hard to finish the essay.
• The scattered clouds allowed some sunlight through.
• After the explosion, debris was scattered everywhere.