Addle-Headed

Pronunciation: /ˈædəlˌhɛdɪd/

Definitions of addle-headed

adjective a term used to describe someone who is confused or unable to think clearly

Example Sentences

A1 She is always forgetful and addle-headed, often losing her keys.

A2 The addle-headed student struggled to understand the complex math problem.

B1 The addle-headed employee made several mistakes on the report due to lack of focus.

B2 His addle-headed behavior at the meeting was seen as unprofessional by his colleagues.

C1 The CEO's addle-headed decision cost the company millions in lost revenue.

C2 Despite his addle-headed tendencies, he managed to excel in his career through sheer determination.

Examples of addle-headed in a Sentence

formal The professor referred to the student as addle-headed for consistently failing to grasp basic concepts.

informal My addle-headed friend forgot her keys for the third time this week.

slang Don't be so addle-headed, just use your common sense.

figurative His addle-headed decision to quit his job without a backup plan left him in financial trouble.

Grammatical Forms of addle-headed

• past tense: addle-headed
• plural: addle-headed
• comparative: more addle-headed
• superlative: most addle-headed
• present tense: addle-head
• future tense: will be addle-headed
• perfect tense: have addle-headed
• continuous tense: is addle-heading
• singular: addle-headed
• positive degree: addle-headed
• infinitive: to addle-head
• gerund: addle-heading
• participle: addle-headed

Origin and Evolution of addle-headed

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'addle-headed' originated from the Middle English term 'adil', meaning putrid or foul, which evolved from the Old English word 'adol' meaning filth or dung.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone as foolish or confused, the term 'addle-headed' has evolved to refer to someone who is mentally confused or unable to think clearly.