Synonyms for

Addled

Verb / ˈædʌld / Another word for addled — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

unable to think clearly or coherently; confused

Synonyms & similar words

muddled wooly muzzy woolly woolyminded addle woollyheaded puddle muddle befuddled confused bewildered muddled dazed fuddled discombobulated bemused flustered perplexed befuddled scatterbrained scatterbrained scrambled stunned tangled troubled unsettled unhinged

Example sentences

  1. The heat addled his brain and he couldn't remember what he was supposed to do next.
  2. The professor's lectures left his students feeling addled and confused.
  3. Her thoughts were addled by lack of sleep and stress.
  4. The politician's addled speech left the audience scratching their heads.
  5. The medication made him feel addled and disoriented.

Quotes

  • 'My brain is addled with the heat,' said the fox. - Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, The Little Prince
  • 'I'm all addled,' said the duck, 'and I don't know who I am!' - A.A. Milne, Winnie-the-Pooh
  • 'My brain is addled with grief, and I cannot think clearly,' said the woman. - Margaret Mitchell, Gone with the Wind

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