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addling

 

[ ˈæd.lɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

action, confusing

Addling refers to the act of making someone confused or bewildered. It can also pertain to causing something to become mixed up or scrambled in a way that makes it hard to understand. The term is often used in a context where someone's thoughts are muddled or unclear as a result of some external influence or overwhelming information. In more informal settings, it may describe a state of perplexity or mental distraction.

Synonyms

bewilder, confuse, mix-up, muddle, perplex

Examples of usage

  • The sudden change in plans completely addled me.
  • His constant interruptions added to the confusion, addling my thoughts.
  • Trying to solve this complex problem is really addling my mind.

Translations

Translations of the word "addling" in other languages:

🇵🇹 confusão

🇮🇳 गड़बड़

🇩🇪 Verwirrung

🇮🇩 kebingungan

🇺🇦 плутанина

🇵🇱 zamieszanie

🇯🇵 混乱 (こんらん)

🇫🇷 confusion

🇪🇸 confusión

🇹🇷 kafa karışıklığı

🇰🇷 혼란 (혼란)

🇸🇦 ارتباك

🇨🇿 zmatení

🇸🇰 zmätok

🇨🇳 困惑 (kùnhuò)

🇸🇮 zmeda

🇮🇸 ruglingur

🇰🇿 шатасу

🇬🇪 ბუგუნი (buguni)

🇦🇿 qarışıqlıq

🇲🇽 confusión

Word origin

The word 'addling' originates from the Old English 'addle', which means to make confused or mixed up. The term has its roots in Anglo-Saxon terminology, where it appeared in various forms indicating confusion or muddiness, especially in relation to thinking or understanding. Over time, 'addle' evolved and took on the suffix '-ing' to form the present participle 'addling'. This evolution reflects the ongoing action of creating confusion or chaos in one’s thoughts. In contemporary use, 'addling' is often employed in both formal and informal contexts to describe mental states that are chaotic or clouded, implying a sense of distress or disorientation resulting from the influx of confusing information or situations.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,217, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.