Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

befuddlement

noun

/bɪˈfʌd.əl.mənt/

Definition

The state of being confused or unable to think clearly.

Examples

After hours of studying without breaks, she felt a sense of befuddlement wash over her.
The complicated instructions led to a befuddlement among the team members.
His befuddlement was evident when he couldn’t remember where he had put his keys.

Meaning

Befuddlement refers to a mental state where a person feels muddled or perplexed, often as a result of too much information or overwhelming circumstances.