Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
addlement
noun
ˈædəˌmɛnt
Definition
A state of confusion or mental distraction; a state of being bewildered.
Examples
- After hours of studying, she was in a state of addlement over the complex theories.
- His addlement was evident when he couldn’t remember where he parked his car.
Meaning
Addlement refers to a confusion or a mix-up that can make it difficult to think clearly.
Synonyms
- confusion
- bewilderment
- distraction
- perplexity
