addleheaded
|ad-dle-head-ed|
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/ˈædəlˌhɛdɪd/
confused mind
Etymology
Etymology Information
'addleheaded' originates from the Middle English word 'adel,' meaning 'foul-smelling or putrid,' combined with 'head,' referring to the mind or brain.
Historical Evolution
'adel' transformed into the modern English 'addle,' and eventually combined with 'head' to form 'addleheaded.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'foul-smelling head,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'confused or muddled in thinking.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
confused or muddled in thinking.
After staying up all night, she felt completely addleheaded.
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Last updated: 2025/05/04 11:36