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- [muhd-l-hed-id]
- /ˈmʌd lˌhɛd ɪd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [muhd-l-hed-id]
- /ˈmʌd lˌhɛd ɪd/
Definitions of muddleheaded word
- adjective muddleheaded confused in one's thinking; blundering: a muddleheaded assertion. 1
- adjective muddleheaded mentally confused or vague 0
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Origin of muddleheaded
First appearance:
before 1750 One of the 47% newest English words
First recorded in 1750-60; muddle + headed
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Parts of speech for Muddleheaded
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verb
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muddleheaded popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
muddleheaded usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for muddleheaded
adj muddleheaded
- abashed — If you are abashed, you feel embarrassed and ashamed.
- addled — If you describe someone as addled, you mean that they are confused or unable to think properly.
- befuddled — confused, muddled, perplexed
- bewildered — If you are bewildered, you are very confused and cannot understand something or decide what you should do.
- confounded — bewildered; confused
Antonyms for muddleheaded
adj muddleheaded
- sensible — having, using, or showing good sense or sound judgment: a sensible young woman.
- intelligent — having good understanding or a high mental capacity; quick to comprehend, as persons or animals: an intelligent student.
- mature — complete in natural growth or development, as plant and animal forms: a mature rose bush.
- wise — having the power of discerning and judging properly as to what is true or right; possessing discernment, judgment, or discretion.
- mundane — common; ordinary; banal; unimaginative.
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