Addled and Alert

Addled

Addled adjective - Suffering from mental confusion.
Usage example: one of the more addled audience members confused Ghana with Guyana

Alert is an antonym for addled.

Nearby Words: addle, addling

Alert

Alert adjective - Paying close attention usually for the purpose of anticipating approaching danger or opportunity.

Addled is an antonym for alert.

Nearby Words: alertness, alerted, alerting, alerter
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