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Meaning of befuddled
The primary meaning of "befuddled" is to be completely confused or disoriented.
Etymology of befuddled
The word "befuddled" originated in the mid-17th century, derived from the prefix "be-" and "fuddle", which means to confuse or stupefy, likely related to the verb "fuddle" meaning to make someone drunk or intoxicated.
Synonyms
perplexed
confused
disoriented
bewildered
dazed
stunned
flummoxed
baffled
puzzled
mystified
nonplussed
addled
muddled
fuddled
foggy
hazy
cloudy
obscure
unclear
vague
ambiguous
uncertain
unsure
hesitant
indecisive
puzzled
flabbergasted
astonished
amazed
astounded
dumbfounded
shocked
startled
taken aback
stunned
speechless
tongue-tied
perplexing
confusing
disconcerting
unsettling
unnerving
disturbing
troubling
worrisome
Definitions
- To be completely confused or disoriented
- * To make someone completely confused or disoriented
Usage Examples
- The complex instructions left me befuddled and unsure of what to do.
- * The plot twist in the movie befuddled the audience, making it hard to follow.