Learn English – n expression or word to describe a person who does something that is unnecessary

single-word-requests

Is there a single word or phrase that describes a person who:

  1. Does something that is not important or is unnecessary AND
  2. Does not do something that is important or necessary?

I would appreciate it if the word can be slotted into the following gap:

Ali is a ____ person. He doesn't always get his priorities right. He
always does things that are not important and forgets to do things
that are important.

Thank you very much.

Best Answer

I would say that this person does not have his priorities straight, where priorities are concerns established in order of importance.

To identify, prioritize, and coordinate short-term Bacillus anthracis bioterrorism research for public health response, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) convened a meeting in Atlanta on December 10-11, 2001, to obtain input on research priorities and improve coordination with federal partners and other stakeholders.

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