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Meaning of 'befuddled' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Befuddled [ imp. & p. p.]
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Meaning of 'befuddled' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . befuddled [ s]
Meaning (1):
- perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
Example in sentence:
  • a cloudy and confounded philosopher;
  • bewildered and confused;
  • just a mixed-up kid;
  • obviously bemused by his questions;
  • she felt lost on the first day of school
Meaning (2):
- stupefied by alcoholic drink
Example in sentence:
  • a mind befogged with drink;
  • the wino's poor befuddled mind
Meaning (3):
- confused and vague; used especially of thinking
Example in sentence:
  • muddleheaded ideas;
  • woolly thinking;
  • woolly-headed ideas;
  • your addled little brain

Nearby Words:

befall befallen befalling befell befit befitted befitting befittingly beflatter beflower

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