puzzleheaded

[ puhz-uhl-hed-id ]

/ ˈpʌz əlˌhɛd ɪd /

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adjective

having, deriving from, or characterized by confused thoughts or ideas.

given to or characterized by puzzling over common things.

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His boss, whom he admires, is waiting to meet with him about the big project.

His boss, who he admires, is waiting to meet with him about the big project.

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Origin of puzzleheaded

First recorded in 1775–85; puzzle + headed

OTHER WORDS FROM puzzleheaded

puz·zle·head·ed·ness, noun

Words nearby puzzleheaded

Pu-yi, puy lentil, Puzo, puzzle, puzzle box, puzzleheaded, puzzle jug, puzzlement, puzzle out, puzzler, puzzling