BEFUDDLED

How it’s pronounced

Definition:

Confused or unable to think clearly.

Synonyms: 

Bewildered, Dazed, Perplexed

Antonyms: 

Lucid, Clear-headed, Alert

Examples:

• After waking up from his nap, Grandpa looked befuddled, as though he’d forgotten where he was.

• The dog looked befuddled when he couldn’t find the ball.

Etymology:

From fuddle (to confuse or stupefy), possibly related to old slang for drunkenness.

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