distributed or occurring at widely spaced and usually irregular intervals

scattered villages; scattered showers.

dispersed; disorganized

scattered forces.

distracted or disorganized

scattered thoughts.

Meteorology . (of clouds) covering up to one-half of the sky. Compare broken ( def. 5 ) .

adjective

erratic , infrequent , intermittent , irregular , isolated , occasional , sparse , sporadic , spotty , strewn , widespread