addleheadedness
|ad-dle-head-ed-ness|
C2
/ˈædəlˌhɛdɪdnəs/
(addleheaded)
confused mind
Etymology
Etymology Information
'addleheadedness' originates from the word 'addleheaded', where 'addle' meant 'confused' and 'headed' refers to the state of mind.
Historical Evolution
'addleheaded' changed from the Middle English word 'adel', meaning 'confused', and eventually became the modern English word 'addleheaded'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'confused in the head', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the state or quality of being addleheaded; confusion or muddleheadedness.
His addleheadedness was evident when he couldn't remember his own phone number.
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Last updated: 2025/05/04 12:06