Pronunciation: /bɪˈfʌdəl/
noun a state of confusion or perplexity
A1 The math problem befuddled the students.
A2 The complicated instructions on the package befuddled me.
B1 His explanation of the theory only served to befuddle the audience further.
B2 The legal jargon in the contract befuddled even the experienced lawyers.
C1 The intricacies of the new tax law continue to befuddle many accountants.
C2 The scientific research findings were so complex that they befuddled even the top experts in the field.
verb to confuse or perplex someone
A1 The complicated instructions befuddle me.
A2 She was completely befuddled by the math problem.
B1 The new software update befuddled many users.
B2 The conflicting information befuddled the researchers.
C1 The intricate plot of the novel befuddled even the most seasoned readers.
C2 His complex theories often befuddle even the brightest minds in the field.
formal The complex instructions on the manual may befuddle some users.
informal I was completely befuddled by the twist in the movie plot.
slang Her explanation just befuddled me even more.
figurative The maze of lies and deceit managed to befuddle even the most astute detective.
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