befuddlement

noun

Definition of befuddlementnext
as in confusion
a state of mental uncertainty the library patron was in obvious befuddlement over where to find the appropriate references

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  1. confusion
  2. fog
  3. bewilderment
Noun
  • In the hours following the attack, the was some initial confusion about whether law enforcement was investigating it as a terrorist incident, as the New Orleans mayor and an FBI special agent gave contradicting answers.
    Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
  • There is probably a version of this story that centers on the grief and confusion Amy might feel about losing nearly a decade of her life.
    Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of confusion
Noun
  • Meanwhile, there are, of course reasons why the fog might smell of chemicals.
    Emma Woollacott, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Felsenthal had already made some clear-sky sea paintings by the time the fog rolled in on that July day in Pleasant Bay.
    Grace Edquist, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of fog
Noun
  • Greenland's residents echoed the bewilderment expressed by European leaders Wednesday in response to Trump's statements.
    Astha Rajvanshi, NBC News, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Romy drinks the milk, much to the bewilderment of the people around her, while making direct eye contact with the younger employee.
    Toria Sheffield, People.com, 29 Dec. 2024
Definition of bewilderment
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“Befuddlement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/befuddlement. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.

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