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mixed-up

adj · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Mixed together in an uncertain manner

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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adj

Meaning 2

Confused, muddled or bewildered

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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adjective satellite

Meaning 3

perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • obviously bemused by his questions
  • bewildered and confused
  • a cloudy and confounded philosopher
  • just a mixed-up kid
  • she felt lost on the first day of school

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: baffled, befuddled, bemused, bewildered, confounded, confused, lost, mazed, at sea

Antonyms: none provided

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