Addlepated

Pronunciation: /ˈædəlpeɪtɪd/

Definitions of addlepated

adjective confused or muddled in mind; foolish or senseless

Example Sentences

A1 The addlepated student couldn't remember where he left his backpack.

A2 She felt addlepated after staying up all night studying for the exam.

B1 The addlepated tourist got lost in the maze-like streets of the city.

B2 His addlepated behavior at the meeting made it clear he wasn't prepared.

C1 The CEO was shocked by the addlepated decisions made by his top executives.

C2 The addlepated politician's speech was full of contradictions and confusion.

Examples of addlepated in a Sentence

formal The professor was known for his addlepated lectures, often leaving students confused.

informal I can't believe I forgot my keys again, I must be addlepated!

slang She's acting all addlepated today, must be because she stayed up all night.

figurative His addlepated mind couldn't comprehend the complexity of the situation.

Grammatical Forms of addlepated

• past tense: addlepated
• plural: addlepateds
• comparative: more addlepated
• superlative: most addlepated
• present tense: addlepate
• future tense: will addlepate
• perfect tense: have addlepated
• continuous tense: is addlepating
• singular: addlepated
• positive degree: addlepated
• infinitive: to addlepate
• gerund: addlepating
• participle: addlepated

Origin and Evolution of addlepated

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'addlepated' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'adela' meaning putrid or foul-smelling, and 'pate' meaning head.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who was confused or muddled in their thinking, the word 'addlepated' has evolved to also mean foolish or senseless.