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Befuddled

🔄 Synonyms of "Befuddled"

18 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

WordDefinition
perplexedConfused or puzzled.
bewilderedBaffled, confused, mystified, at a loss, not thinking clearly, or uncertain.
bemusedperplexed and bewildered
baffledThoroughly confused, puzzled
confoundedConfused, astonished.
lostIn an unknown location; unable to be found.
confused(of a person) unable to think clearly or understand
addled(figurative, of persons or their thoughts) Confused; mixed up.
muzzynounBewildered; dazed.
muddledConfused, disorganised, in disarray.
woollynounHaving a thick, soft texture, as if made of wool.
befoggedConfused, muddled.
mazed(archaic) Amazed, astonished, bewildered.
woolynoun(American spelling) Alternative form of woolly. [Made of wool.]
mixed-upConfused, muddled or bewildered
woolly-headed(possibly offensive) Synonym of fuzzy-headed: characterized by vague or confused thinking, dull-witted.
wooly-mindedAlternative spelling of woolly-minded.
at seaperplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Befuddled"

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WordDefinition
confoundedverbConfused, astonished.
perplexedConfused or puzzled.
baffledThoroughly confused, puzzled
bewilderedBaffled, confused, mystified, at a loss, not thinking clearly, or uncertain.
confused(of a person) unable to think clearly or understand
bemusedperplexed and bewildered
mixed-upConfused, muddled or bewildered
mazed(archaic) Amazed, astonished, bewildered.
muddledConfused, disorganised, in disarray.
lostIn an unknown location; unable to be found.
addled(figurative, of persons or their thoughts) Confused; mixed up.
muzzynounBewildered; dazed.
befoggedConfused, muddled.
woolly-headed(possibly offensive) Synonym of fuzzy-headed: characterized by vague or confused thinking, dull-witted.
woollynounHaving a thick, soft texture, as if made of wool.
wooly-mindedAlternative spelling of woolly-minded.
woolynoun(American spelling) Alternative form of woolly. [Made of wool.]
at seaperplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
dopeyStupid, silly.
aseaon the ocean; on a boat on the ocean

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