Muddleheaded: meaning, definitions and examples
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muddleheaded
[ ˈmədəlˌhedəd ]
state of mind
Muddleheaded refers to a state of being confused or disorganized in thought. It describes someone who lacks clarity in their thinking, often resulting in silly mistakes or poor decision-making.
Synonyms
bewildered, confused, disoriented, dizzy.
Examples of usage
- After staying up all night, she felt muddleheaded during the meeting.
- His muddleheaded approach to the project resulted in several errors.
- I’m feeling a bit muddleheaded after that long journey.
Translations
Translations of the word "muddleheaded" in other languages:
🇵🇹 confuso
🇮🇳 भ्रमित
🇩🇪 verwirrt
🇮🇩 bingung
🇺🇦 заплутаний
🇵🇱 zmieszany
🇯🇵 混乱した
🇫🇷 confus
🇪🇸 confundido
🇹🇷 kafası karışık
🇰🇷 혼란스러운
🇸🇦 مرتبك
🇨🇿 zmatený
🇸🇰 zmätený
🇨🇳 困惑的
🇸🇮 zmeden
🇮🇸 ruglaður
🇰🇿 шатасқан
🇬🇪 ბოლოსი
🇦🇿 qarışıq
🇲🇽 confundido
Etymology
The term 'muddleheaded' combines the word 'muddle' and the suffix '-headed'. The word 'muddle' can be traced back to the late 14th century, deriving from the Middle English word 'middlen', meaning to mix or to confuse. The '-headed' suffix is often used in English to denote a type of state or condition associated with a specific characteristic, in this case referring to one's mental clarity. The term has been in use since the 19th century, suggesting a lack of coherence or mental sharpness, often used informally to describe someone who is not thinking clearly.