addlehead

/ˈædəˌhed/

Definitions

1. noun

a foolish or scatterbrained person

“She was such an addlehead that she forgot her keys again.”

2. noun

a person who is confused or disoriented

“After the accident, he was a bit of an addlehead, unsure of what to do.”

Synonyms

  • scatterbrain
  • simpleton

Antonyms

  • genius
  • savant