addled
/ˈædəld/
adjective
- Unable to think clearly; confused or muddled.
- The old man's addled memory made it hard for him to remember his grandchildren's names.
- She gave an addled explanation that left everyone more confused than before.
- After staying up all night studying, my mind felt completely addled.
- (of an egg) rotten or spoiled, typically because it was not fertilized or has gone bad.
- Addled eggs should never be eaten because they can cause food poisoning.
- The farmer threw away the addled eggs that had a foul smell.
- We could tell the egg was addled when we cracked it open and saw a dark yolk.
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