What words describe a person whose thoughts can't easily be followed?

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What words or phrases can I use?
I think "unpredictable" kinda works, but it's not accurate.
I'm not asking for derogatory terms; it's more like someone who is simple-minded and thinks for himself naturally, and doesn't notice that his thoughts jump around too quickly.

Tighe · Answer

How about “muddled”, “slack” or “distracted”?  All indicate a lack of focus but not a lack of intelligence or purpose.

Global Charm · Answer

Opaque.
Here’s a dictionary definition: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/opaque
The key thing with this dictionary entry is to look at the synonyms. Of these, opaque seems to me like the least perjorative.

What words describe a person whose thoughts can't easily be followed?

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