befuddled adjective2 •Confused or perplexed.But Yancey Goree was not thinking of feuds. His befuddled brain was hopelessly attacking the problem of the future maintenance of himself and his favourite follies. — 1910 •DrunkHis head rested upon his two hands, as if he were befuddled with wine, but at the harsh sound of the snapping bolts he raised his face and looked angrily around him. — 1905 formsmore befuddled · most befuddled
