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addled

|ad-dled|

/ˈædld/

(addle)

confusion

Base Form	Present	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle	Noun	Adjective
addle	addles	addles	addled	addled	addling	addlement	addled

Etymology

Etymology Information

'addled' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'adel,' where 'adel' meant 'foul or putrid.'

Historical Evolution

'adel' transformed into the modern English word 'addled' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'foul or putrid,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'confused or muddled.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

confused or muddled in thought.

His addled mind couldn't focus on the task.

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Adjective 2

spoiled or rotten, especially of an egg.

The addled egg was thrown away.

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Last updated: 2025/05/04 11:06