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addled
[ad-ld]
adjective
confused, especially mentally.
Given her addled state, the police discounted much of what the witness had to say.
(of an egg) not able to produce viable young.
One of the nests had two chicks and two addled eggs.
verb
the simple past tense and past participle of addle.
Other 51Թ Forms
- unaddled adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of addled1
Example Sentences
Though he’d been addled by the ailment, he understood that his son had managed to preserve the family business.
Trump, addled as he is, still understands that it's unwise to alienate his largely elderly base by attacking two popular programs they depend on.
The boys are working with no supervision other than Musk and a handful of henchmen, allegedly under the authority of the addled president who spends his days screaming at clouds.
But, like every addled maniac, his hatred lacks focus.
He was always a bad leader, but he's increasingly old and addled, making keeping his party in line even harder.
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