befuddled

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Definitions (4)

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  1. dazed by alcoholic drink.

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  1. confused and vague; used especially of thinking
  2. stupefied by alcoholic drink
  3. perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment

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  • In either case the rascz would be befuddled, a lengthy investigation would be required, and with any luck at all a portion of the kru's army would be occupied indefinitely. —  Analog April, 1971
  • But just enough to keep the movie mildly multicultural and U.S. audience-friendly. The key piece of casting was that of the mild-mannered, befuddled, and very British hero, Arthur Dent. —  FSF,September2005
  • If wireless network problems are leaving you befuddled, these valuable tips can help you make a better connection. —  ZDNET.com.au
  • And the media was baffled, befuddled, and bewildered - the DNC and David Axelrod had given them the wrong script entirely! —  Right Wing Nation
  • ** Thus befuddled, they embrace the further superstition that it is impermissible to insert an adjective between an auxiliary verb and the main verb. —  Blog updates
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