befuddled

[bɪˈfʌdld]

befuddled Definition

• 1. unable to think clearly; confused or perplexed
• 2. to 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

Synonyms for befuddled

• confused
• perplexed
• bewildered

Antonyms for befuddled

• lucid
• clear-headed

Phrases with befuddled

• befuddled state

  a state of confusion or perplexity

  Example

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

• befuddled mind

  a mind that is unable to think clearly or logically

  Example

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

• befuddled expression

  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.'