befuddled

[bɪˈfʌdld]

befuddled Definition

  • 1unable to think clearly; confused or perplexed
  • 2to make someone unable to think clearly

Using befuddled: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "befuddled" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The instructions left me completely befuddled.

  • Example

    I was so befuddled by the math problem that I couldn't even attempt it.

  • Example

    The alcohol had befuddled his mind.

befuddled Synonyms and Antonyms

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Phrases with befuddled

  • a state of confusion or perplexity

    Example

    He was in a befuddled state after staying up all night studying.

  • a mind that is unable to think clearly or logically

    Example

    The stress of the situation had left him with a befuddled mind.

  • a facial expression that shows confusion or perplexity

    Example

    She looked at the complicated diagram with a befuddled expression.

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Summary: befuddled in Brief

The term 'befuddled' [bɪˈfʌdld] refers to a state of confusion or perplexity, often caused by an inability to think clearly. It can be used to describe both people and their minds, as well as situations and instructions that are difficult to understand. Examples include 'The instructions left me completely befuddled' and 'The alcohol had befuddled his mind.' Synonyms include 'confused' and 'perplexed,' while informal alternatives include 'mixed up' and 'muddled.'