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befuddled

adjective

Confused and vague; used especially of thinking

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Word length
9
Starts with
B
Ends with
D
Contains
EF
Scrabble score
17
CEFR level
C1

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adjective

  1. Confused and vague; used especially of thinking

    “Muddleheaded ideas”

adjective

  1. Stupefied by alcoholic drink

    “The wino's poor befuddled mind”

adjective

  1. Perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment

    “Obviously bemused by his questions”

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Example Sentences

Muddleheaded ideas
Your addled little brain
Woolly thinking
Woolly-headed ideas
The wino's poor befuddled mind
A mind befogged with drink
Obviously bemused by his questions
Bewildered and confused
A cloudy and confounded philosopher
Just a mixed-up kid
She felt lost on the first day of school

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