Your English writing platform
Discover LudwigSuggestions(5)
The word 'scrambled' is correct and widely used in written English.
It can be used as a verb, adjective, or adverb, depending on the context. As a verb, 'scrambled' means to mix or toss together in a disorganized manner. For example: - The chef scrambled the eggs and added some cheese for flavor. - The hikers scrambled to gather their gear and make it back to the campsite before dark. As an adjective, 'scrambled' describes something that has been mixed up or disordered. For example: - The instructions were all scrambled and I couldn't make sense of them. - The weather forecast was so scrambled that we had no idea if it was going to rain or not. As an adverb, 'scrambled' is used to describe an action that was done in a rushed or disorganized manner. For example: - She quickly scrambled to finish her homework before dinner. - The team scrambled to come up with a new strategy after their first one failed. Overall, 'scrambled' is a versatile word that can be used in a variety of contexts, but it always relates to something that is mixed up, jumbled, or done in a hurried and chaotic.
Dictionary
scrambled
verb
Past of scramble
Exact(60)
The Albion manager defended making 10 changes to the side that scrambled a 2-2 Premier League draw with Crystal Palace on Saturday, in spite of the 2-1 defeat at Dean Court three days later.
Sources say the ABC newsroom was in chaos on Monday as news executives scrambled to coordinate the rolling coverage across platforms without her expertise, leading to tempers flaring.
Before each solve, puzzles are scrambled according to a computer program, to ensure that all competitors begin from the same positions.
Morgan's calmness under pressure will certainly be of benefit to an England side who during the latter stages of Cook's tenure suffered because of his sometimes scrambled thinking in the field.
In the 14th minute Aird let fly from the edge of the box after using Smith as a decoy but his drive hit the side-netting as Radoslaw Cierzniak scrambled across his goal to cover.
And, damningly, as England scrambled for survival in Sweden, questions were asked as to why Powell had insisted on selecting six injured players for her squad and sticking with them instead of Arsenal's most exciting young talent this season, the midfielder Jordan Nobbs.
It needed a timely clearance from Igor Shitov to prevent Yakubu from racing clear on goal and then Osman broke free inside the area after 54 minutes but his shot was scrambled to safety.
Australia are bowling well certainly, but batting brains seem a little scrambled just now.
At the beginning, when the curfew was clamped down at 6pm, there was a nightly rush for transport, public and private, as people scrambled to get indoors promptly.
I scrambled down palm-fringed dirt tracks, the air heavy with the scent of coriander.
Here it's all-eggs, all-the-time, with a menu that runs to well-executed basics like scrambled, boiled and omelettes and more sophisticated dishes like oeufs en cocotte (eggs baked in ramekins with cream, mushrooms, and other garnishes).
Write better and faster with AI suggestions while staying true to your unique style.
Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com