Pronunciation: /ˈfʌdəl/

Definitions of fuddle

noun a state of confusion or bewilderment

Example Sentences

A1 I was in a fuddle trying to figure out how to use the new software.

A2 She was in a fuddle when she realized she had lost her keys.

B1 The instructions were so confusing that they left me in a fuddle.

B2 The unexpected news put him in a fuddle, making it hard for him to focus.

C1 The complex legal jargon left the jury in a fuddle during the trial.

C2 Despite his intelligence, he found himself in a fuddle when faced with the difficult decision.

verb to confuse or bewilder

Example Sentences

A1 I fuddle with the remote control trying to turn on the TV.

A2 She fuddled through her purse looking for her keys.

B1 The instructions were so confusing that it fuddled me.

B2 His lack of preparation fuddled his presentation to the clients.

C1 The complex legal jargon fuddled the jury during the trial.

C2 The intricate puzzle fuddled even the most experienced players.

Examples of fuddle in a Sentence

formal The complex instructions seemed to fuddle the new employees.

informal I always fuddle up the recipe when I try to cook something new.

slang I was so fuddled after the party last night, I couldn't even remember how I got home.

figurative Her mind was so fuddled with worry that she couldn't think straight.

Grammatical Forms of fuddle

past tense

fuddled

plural

fuddles

comparative

more fuddled

superlative

most fuddled

present tense

fuddle

future tense

will fuddle

perfect tense

have fuddled

continuous tense

is fuddling

singular

fuddle

positive degree

fuddle

infinitive

to fuddle

gerund

fuddling

participle

fuddled

Origin and Evolution of fuddle

First Known Use: 1400 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'fuddle' originated from Middle English 'fodelen' which means to confuse or muddle.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'fuddle' has evolved to also mean to intoxicate or make drunk, reflecting a shift in its usage and meaning.