Intoxication Terminology

noun a state of confusion or bewilderment

verb to confuse or bewilder

• The complex instructions seemed to fuddle the new employees.
• I always fuddle up the recipe when I try to cook something new.
• I was so fuddled after the party last night, I couldn't even remember how I got home.
• Her mind was so fuddled with worry that she couldn't think straight.

verb past tense of fuddle, meaning to confuse or muddle

adjective confused or muddled

• The professor's complex explanation left the students feeling fuddled.
• I always get fuddled when trying to follow directions on a map.
• After a few drinks, I was totally fuddled and couldn't remember where I parked my car.
• Her mind was so fuddled with worry that she couldn't think clearly.