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wooly-minded

/ˈwʊl.i ˈmaɪn.dɪd/

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adjective

/ˈwʊl.i ˈmaɪn.dɪd/C2formalbritishobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, описывающее человека, который сбит с толку, запутан или не способен ясно мыслить.

An old-fashioned adjective describing a person who is confused, muddled, or lacking clear thinking.

  1. Confused or unclear thinkingC1informalbritish

    Having thoughts that are confused, vague, or not well-organized.

    ruПутаный

    • His wooly-minded approach to the problem only made things worse.
    • She gave a wooly-minded explanation that left everyone confused.
    • Stop being so wooly-minded and focus on the facts.

    Synonymsaddledbefuddledconfusedmuddledmuddleheadedunclearvague

    Antonymsastuteclearheadedlogicallucidperspicaciousrational

Forms
  • more wooly-minded comparative form
  • most wooly-minded superlative form