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discombobulated

[dis-kuhm-bob-yuh-ley-tid] / ˌdɪs kəmˈbɒb yəˌleɪ tɪd /
ADJECTIVE
confused and upset
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They hugged one another and recounted slightly discombobulated stories of bullets ricocheting off cellphones and even someone’s teeth.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 1, 2025

There was plenty of blame to go around: a discombobulated offense that included indecisive play-calling late in the game, a running game that never got going and a defense that couldn’t get off the field.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 31, 2023

The play begins when a discombobulated Trish visits Liz because she thinks someone may have broken into her home.

From New York Times • Oct. 16, 2023

It may end up leaving us entirely discombobulated, but so far, it's a good mess.

From Salon • Oct. 5, 2023

Brooklyn had Charlotte right where she wanted her, all distracted and discombobulated.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti




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