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The dictionary (Webster's 17th) shows that it went from Middle English meaning filth/liquid manure to "throw into confusion/confound" about 1712. I've heard the word addlepated (mixed up in the head), and I suppose that addled is the shortened version of that.
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What does addled mean?
Addled means mixed up or confused. Addled is often used to describe a person who is acting strange or confused.
What does it mean to be addled to a sailor?
Addled Means To Be Crazy Or Mad.
Used the word addled in a sentence?
Yes, I have an example of a sentence with addled could be:Poor old Alice she's addled in the head.In this case addled mean messed or crazy, fiddled with
For a sailor what does it mean to be addled?
To Be Crazy or Mad.
What does insipid mean?
It means lacking qualities that interest or like lacking taste.Insipid means to be bland, tasteless, uninteresting, vapid, or unremarkable. Either a person or a thing can be insipid.
What does the word idiot mean in Greek?
The word in Greek is Idiotes meaning a person lacking in professional skil
What does It is the want of genius mean?
"The want of genius" means that the person is lacking in intelligence perhaps regarding a certain matter.
What is a six letter word meaning confused that starts with an a?
Dazed, misled, mussed, addled, punchy, or fazed can mean confused.
What does emotionally and mentally challenging person'' mean?
if you meant challenged, instead of challengable, it means they're lacking in emotion and intelligence
What does it mean when someone has a flip attitude?
Having a flip attitude means that a person is being casual, lacking seriousness, or showing indifference towards a situation or topic. They may not be taking things seriously and can come off as disrespectful or flippant.
What does dusty mean when talking about a person?
lacking originality or spontaneity; no longer new
What does undisciplined mean?
Undisciplined means lacking self-control, order, or obedience. It can refer to a person who does not adhere to rules, standards, or expectations.
