befuddled
befuddled — adjective
- befuddledpositive
- more befuddledcomparative
- most befuddledsuperlative
1. in a state of mental fog where nothing seems clear or logical, making it hard to
in a state of mental fog where nothing seems clear or logical, making it hard to process information or understand what is happening around you
Kenji felt completely befuddled when the tax forms arrived with dozens of unfamiliar terms.
be + completely + befuddled + by [complex paperwork]
A sudden schedule change left Beatriz looking befuddled as she checked her calendar.
leave + [person] + looking + befuddled
Ritu stared at the chemistry problem with a befuddled expression, unable to recall the method.
Paul was so befuddled by the instructions that he had to ask for help twice.
Salma looked befuddled when the teacher announced a test on material not yet reviewed.
- confused
the most common and general word; 'befuddled' suggests a deeper, more muddled confusion
- bewildered
emphasises feeling lost and unable to find a way through a situation
- perplexed
focuses on being puzzled by something difficult to understand or explain
- muddled
suggests disorganised thinking, often from having too much information at once
- clear-headed
able to think clearly and logically
- lucid
especially used of thinking that is clear and easy to follow
文法句型
be + befuddled
feel + befuddled
look + befuddled
befuddled + by [something]
用法筆記
Commonly used after linking verbs such as feel, look, or seem. Also used before nouns to describe a person's expression or mental state, as in 'a befuddled look'.