(AD·uld) (Adjective)
Meaning:
Confused and unable to think clearly.
Usage:
1. After working for 48 hours straight, his thoughts were addled.
2. The heat left her feeling addled and dehydrated.
Read this story to remember this word:
In a realm where summer reigned eternal, and the sun’s fierce gaze could fray the edges of thought, there lived a sage renowned for his wisdom. Yet, even his formidable mind was not immune to the addling heat, leaving him adrift in a sea of confused thoughts on the year’s longest day. In this vulnerable state, he encountered a child, whose simple questions pierced the fog of his addled mind, reminding him of the clarity found in innocence. Together, they sought shade beneath the ancient willow, the sage listening as the child unraveled the complexities of the world into simple truths. This encounter, under the willow’s whispering leaves, became a legend, a story that taught even the most addled mind could find clarity in simplicity, and wisdom in the questions of a child.
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