They’re really, really scattered.
Said when several people are unable to focus and the atmosphere feels disorganized.
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Key expression
산만하다
- Meaning
- to be distracted and disorderly
- Usage situation
Used when people, thoughts, or an atmosphere lack focus and order.
‘산만하다’ can describe people, places, situations, or thoughts. It emphasizes distractedness more than the similar word ‘어수선하다’.
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회의 시간이 너무 길어서 다들 산만해졌다.
The meeting was so long that everyone became distracted.
아이들이 교실에서 자꾸 돌아다녀서 분위기가 산만해요.
The children keep walking around the classroom, so the atmosphere is scattered.