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Recent Examples of muddleheaded Gail Collins, writing with her usual almost-pristine ignorance in the New York Times, offers a very fine example of how muddleheaded progressives are on this issue. Kevin D. Williamson, National Review, 10 Feb. 2022
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Adjective
  • Alani, a French journalist, paints a haunting picture of modern Iraq through the eyes of its bewildered children.
    Lisa Anderson, Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
  • The snap captures Bailey a bewildered expression on her face.
    Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 24 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • Three eyewitnesses spoke of coming upon a dazed Pino clinging to the hull of his overturned boat, Lucy’s body trapped underneath.
    Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
  • After this, the responsibilities of playing Bush fell to Hammond and later Will Forte, who fit the character more into his own image of a silly little boy in a man’s body rather than re-enact Ferrell’s dazed and confused moron shtick.
    Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 15 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • The broadcast then cut to Berry looking slightly confused and wiping her lips, prompting criticism for Brody kissing Berry without consent.
    Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 3 Mar. 2025
  • Things seem out of alignment, from confused brand names, dates and products to upsets creating conflict and negativity, impacting customer appeal.
    Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • In the midst of this domestic stress, Fang Di keeps Tian Tian safe and distracted.
    Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Feb. 2025
  • In fact, he’s almost forgotten the commitment altogether, too distracted by his latest 20-something girlfriend’s terrible open mic poetry reading.
    Olivia-Anne Cleary, TIME, 13 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • Her dizzy socialite Tanya brought a hilariously chaotic energy to The White Lotus’ first two seasons, and without her, things do get a little darker and more thoughtful in Season 3.
    Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 13 Feb. 2025
  • Now, these two Englishmen turn their attention to the dizzy industry heights of Los Angeles — where Park has claimed victory four times before, of course — with stops at the animation world’s Annie Awards and the BAFTAs on the way.
    Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Feb. 2025

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“Muddleheaded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/muddleheaded. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.

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