Words For Mental Confusion

noun a foolish or muddle-headed person

• The professor referred to the student as an addlepate for constantly forgetting important information.
• My brother can be such an addlepate sometimes, always losing his keys.
• Don't be such an addlepate, just use your common sense.
• Her mind was a jumble of thoughts, like an addlepate trying to make sense of a complicated puzzle.

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

• The professor was frustrated with the addlebrained student who couldn't grasp the concept.
• I can't believe I forgot my keys again, I must be addlebrained!
• She's acting so addlebrained lately, I wonder what's going on.
• His mind felt addlebrained after staying up all night studying for the exam.