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scattered energy

[ˈskætərd ˈɛnərdʒi]
noun
energia dispersa
1. Unfocused or diffuse energy that is spread across multiple directions or activities without concentration
His scattered energy made it difficult to complete the project on time.
Sua energia dispersa dificultava a conclusão do projeto no prazo.
2. In physics, energy that has been distributed or dissipated over a wider area rather than concentrated in one place
The scattered energy from the explosion spread across the region.
A energia dispersa da explosão se espalhou pela região.
3. Lack of focus or concentration in one's efforts or attention
She tried to combat her scattered energy by creating a daily schedule.
Ela tentou combater sua energia dispersa criando um cronograma diário.
NYC Slang
all over the place energy
Synonyms
diffuse energyunfocused energydispersed energyfragmented attention
Antonyms
concentrated energyfocused energydirected energychanneled energy

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
energia dispersa
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
energia espalhada
Alternative colloquial form
Portugal
energia dispersa
Standard European Portuguese equivalent

Related Idioms & Phrases

spread too thin
all over the place
jack of all trades, master of none
have too many irons in the fire
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