scattered
/ˈskætɚd/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Dispersed, spread apart into disunited units.
Adjective
Examples
scattered applause
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Seemingly randomly distributed.
Adjective
Examples
There were many wooden chairs for the bulk of his visitors, and two wicker armchairs with red cloth cushions for superior people. From the packing-cases had emerged some Indian clubs,[…], and all these articles[…] made a scattered and untidy decoration that Mrs. Clough assiduously dusted and greatly
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “scattered” mean?
Dispersed, spread apart into disunited units.
Is “scattered” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.