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puzzleheaded

American

[puhz-uhl-hed-id] / ˈpʌz əlˌhɛd ɪd /

adjective

having, deriving from, or characterized by confused thoughts or ideas.
given to or characterized by puzzling over common things.

Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

puzzleheadedness

noun

Etymology

Origin of puzzleheaded

First recorded in 1775–85; puzzle + headed

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