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puzzleheaded

American  
[puhz-uhl-hed-id] / ˈpʌz əlˌhɛd ɪd /

adjective

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

  2. given to or characterized by puzzling over common things.

Other Word Forms

  • puzzleheadedness noun

Etymology

Origin of puzzleheaded

First recorded in 1775–85; puzzle + headed

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