RUDDLED Meaning and
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Ruddled, an adjective, refers to a state of being disheveled, messy, or in disarray. It describes something that is untidy, unkempt, or lacking order and organization. The term can be used to characterize the physical appearance of a person, object, or place.
When applied to a person, ruddled suggests that their appearance is disheveled, untidy, or even dirty. For example, one might say, "He arrived with his hair ruddled and his clothes wrinkled." This indicates that the person's hair was in a state of disarray and their clothing was not properly pressed or maintained.
Ruddled can also describe the condition of an object. For instance, a room can be described as ruddled if it is cluttered, messy, and lacking organization. Similarly, a desk or workspace can be considered ruddled if it is covered in papers, scattered items, or lacks order.
The term ruddled can be used to express a negative judgment about the appearance or state of something. It suggests a lack of tidiness, neatness, or cleanliness. The word can be used in various contexts, such as when discussing personal appearance, living spaces, or organizational systems.
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Same as reddle, which see.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
Common Misspellings for RUDDLED
- raddled
- ruddle
- reddle
- reddled
- redled
- rudle
- 5uddled
- 4uddled
- r7ddled
- ruxdled
- rucdled
- rurdled
- ruedled
- rudsled
- rudxled
- rudcled
- rudrled
- rudeled
- ruddped
- ruddlwd
Etymology of RUDDLED
The word "ruddled" has its origins in Middle English and is derived from the verb "ruddle", which means to color or mark with red. "Ruddle" itself comes from the Old English word "ruddlian", which means to make red. The word eventually evolved into "ruddled", which refers to something that is colored or tinged with red, typically used in the context of describing someone's complexion.
Similar spelling words for RUDDLED
Conjugate verb Ruddled
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