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Addled: meaning, definitions and examples

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addled

 

[ หˆรฆd.ษ™ld ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

mental state

Addled describes a state of confusion or muddled thinking. It is often used to refer to someone who is mentally impaired or whose thoughts are disordered. This term can be applied to physical conditions as well, such as being affected by substances or certain health issues. The word conveys a sense of being confused or unable to think clearly.

Synonyms

bewildered, confused, dazed, muddled

Examples of usage

  • After hours of studying, I felt addled and unable to concentrate.
  • His addled brain struggled to recall simple facts.
  • She was so addled by the medication that she couldn't remember her own name.

Translations

Translations of the word "addled" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น confuso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคญเฅเคฐเคฎเคฟเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช verwirrt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bingung

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐะฟะปัƒั‚ะฐะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zdezorientowany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆททไนฑใ—ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท confus

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ confundido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kafasฤฑ karฤฑลŸฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ˜ผ๋ž€์Šค๋Ÿฌ์šด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฑุชุจูƒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zmatenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zmรคtenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ›ฐๆƒ‘็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zmeden

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ruglaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะฐั‚ะฐัา›ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒ–แƒแƒ แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qarฤฑลŸฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ confundido

Etymology

The word 'addled' originates from the early Middle English term 'addlen,' which means 'to muddle' or 'to confuse.' This term is derived from Old English 'ฤdlen,' signifying 'to spoil' or 'to be rotten.' The evolution of its meaning reflects a transition from a focus on physical decay to mental confusion and disorder. By the 15th century, 'addled' was widely used to describe not only spoiled eggs but also a state of being mentally disordered or puzzled. The concept of muddled thinking aligns with its original connotation of being spoiled or rotten, linking physical deterioration with cognitive impairment. As language evolved, 'addled' became more common in literary and colloquial usage to describe individuals whose thoughts or behaviors exhibited signs of confusion or lack of clarity.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,721 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.