Maduwal (en. Restless)
ma-du-wal
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
adjective
Showing a mess or an incapable.
The child is in front of many.
Ang bata ay maduwal sa harap ng marami.
Denotes anxiety or disagreement.
Their plans became depressed because of unexpected events.
Ang mga plano nila ay naging maduwal dahil sa hindi inaasahang mga pangyayari.
A feeling of not maintaining peace or tranquility.
He had a sigh of relief as he waited for his result.
Siya ay may maduwal na isip habang naghihintay sa kanyang resulta.
Etymology
Origin: derived from the root word 'duwal' meaning chaotic or restless.
Common Phrases and Expressions
restless mind
the feeling of confusion or anxiety.
maduwal ang isip
Related Words
eagerness
The feeling of great joy or anticipation.
pananabik
chaotic
A situation that is messy or challenging to organize.
buhol-buhol
Slang Meanings
restless or always worried
Mark seems restless; just thinking about it makes him anxious, how much more when the exam comes?
Parang maduwal si Mark, kakabahan pa lang niya, gaano pa kaya kapag nag-exam na siya.
always confused or unable to decide
He's so indecisive when it comes to girls; he can't figure out who to choose.
Masyado siyang maduwal pagdating sa mga babae, hindi niya malaman kung sino ang pipiliin.
seems confused about feelings
Sometimes, I feel confused with all the options in life; it's hard to choose.
Minsan, maduwal ako sa dami ng options sa life, parang ang hirap mamili.