Pronunciation: /ˈfʌdəld/

Definitions of fuddled

verb past tense of fuddle, meaning to confuse or muddle

Example Sentences

A1 I am fuddled by all these new words in English class.

A2 She fuddled the recipe and ended up with a strange-tasting dish.

B1 The complicated instructions fuddled me, so I asked for help.

B2 The complex legal jargon fuddled the jury during the trial.

C1 The intricate plot of the novel fuddled even the most seasoned readers.

C2 His mind was fuddled with conflicting emotions as he tried to make a decision.

adjective confused or muddled

Example Sentences

A1 I felt fuddled after staying up all night studying.

A2 The instructions were so confusing that I felt fuddled.

B1 She was fuddled by the sudden change in plans.

B2 The complex math problem left me feeling fuddled.

C1 The scientist was fuddled by the unexpected results of the experiment.

C2 Despite his intelligence, he was fuddled by the intricate puzzle.

Examples of fuddled in a Sentence

formal The professor's complex explanation left the students feeling fuddled.

informal I always get fuddled when trying to follow directions on a map.

slang After a few drinks, I was totally fuddled and couldn't remember where I parked my car.

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

Grammatical Forms of fuddled

past tense

fuddled

plural

fuddled

comparative

more fuddled

superlative

most fuddled

present tense

fuddle

future tense

will fuddle

perfect tense

have fuddled

continuous tense

is fuddling

singular

fuddled

positive degree

fuddled

infinitive

to fuddle

gerund

fuddling

participle

fuddled

Origin and Evolution of fuddled

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'fuddled' originated from the Middle English term 'fudeln' which meant to confuse or muddle.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'fuddled' has evolved to mean being confused or intoxicated due to excessive alcohol consumption.