Synonyms for Addled

Definition of addled

adjective
  1. (of eggs) no longer edible; "an addled egg"
  2. confused and vague; used especially of thinking; "muddleheaded ideas"; "your addled little brain"; "woolly thinking"; "woolly-headed ideas"

7 synonyms found

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