The word "befuddled" is the past tense of the word "befuddle". The basic meaning of the word befuddled means to be in a state of confusion or to be perplexed.
His argument befuddled me. I was befuddled by his nature.
Confused, befuddled.
confused, puzzled, dazed, bemused, befuddled
It is amazing how much the riddle befuddled the audience as the magician performed his act.
befuddled
His argument befuddled me. I was befuddled by his nature.
addlepated, befuddled
Confused, befuddled.
Confused, befuddled.
confused, puzzled, dazed, bemused, befuddled
The calf had such a befuddled expression when she was suddenly confronted by the new gate! Elmer Fudd always seemed to be befuddled.
The opposite of being befuddled is being able to think clearly
It is amazing how much the riddle befuddled the audience as the magician performed his act.
befuddled
The likely word is "confused" (unsure, or befuddled).(The odd slang term confusted may be used to mean confused and frustrated.)
Bewildered, befuddled
3 syllables