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 Arizona, that ruling left confusion between two conflicting laws, and temporarily stopped clinics from providing abortions as courts worked out what was legal in the state.
    Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
  • The crowd immediately erupted into laughter while Dismukes looked between the two in confusion.
    Shania Russell, EW.com, 3 Nov. 2024
Definition of confusion
Noun
  • Unlike the multi-sensor setups of Waymo and Cruise, Tesla’s reliance on cameras alone presents challenges, particularly in low-visibility conditions like fog, snow, or harsh sunlight.
    Michael Khouw, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Plot: Marge accidentally kills Flanders during one of his fog walks.
    Joshua Kurp, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of fog
Noun
  • The video captures a few seconds of the cat's bewilderment at being outside, then the owner opens the door, and the tabby runs into the house with an appreciative mewl.
    Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
  • There’s something behind them, though—exhaustion, dread, sheer bewilderment at the choices some of his fellow Americans have made.
    David Litt, TIME, 31 Oct. 2024
Definition of bewilderment
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“Befuddlement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/befuddlement. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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