befuddled
|be-fud-dled|
B2
/bɪˈfʌdld/
(befuddle)
thoroughly confuse
Etymology
Etymology Information
'befuddle' originates from English, specifically the prefix 'be-' meaning 'thoroughly' and 'fuddle' meaning 'to confuse'.
Historical Evolution
'fuddle' changed from the Middle English word 'fodel' and eventually became the modern English word 'fuddle'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to confuse thoroughly', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'befuddle'.
The complex instructions befuddled the students.
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Adjective 1
confused or perplexed.
He looked befuddled after the long meeting.
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Last updated: 2025/05/11 13:37