befuddled

bɪˈfʌdld̩
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Translation of befuddled into German

Adjective

1.

psychology

confused or perplexed by conflicting information
  • She felt befuddled by the complex instructions.Sie fühlte sich durch die komplexen Anweisungen verwirrt.
2.

drunk

stupefied or muddled by alcohol
  • He appeared befuddled after several drinks.Er wirkte benebelt nach mehreren Drinks.
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Synonyms and analogies of befuddled in English

Examples of befuddled in a sentence

  • The instructions left everyone befuddled.
  • His speech was slurred, clearly befuddled.
  • Befuddled, he couldn't find his way home.
befuddle
bɪˈfʌdəl
Verb
tr.
1.

confusion

Rare
cause someone to be confused or perplexed
Rare
  • The complex instructions befuddled the students.Die komplexen Anweisungen verwirrten die Schüler.
2.

intoxication

Rare
make someone unable to think clearly with alcohol
Rare
benebeln betrunken machen verwirren
  • The strong wine befuddled his senses.Der starke Wein benebelte seine Sinne.

Translations of "befuddled" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective / Participle
verwirrtadj.

After the confusing movie, the audience exited looking befuddled and muttering to each other.

Nach dem verwirrenden Film verließ das Publikum den Saal, verwirrt murmelnd und miteinander redend.

The sudden announcement left everyone at the meeting looking befuddled and unsure of their next steps.

Die plötzliche Ankündigung ließ alle Anwesenden im Meeting verwirrt und unsicher über die nächsten Schritte zurück.

benebeltadj.

After several drinks, my thoughts became befuddled and I couldn't see straight.

Nach mehreren Drinks wurden meine Gedanken benebelt und ich konnte nicht mehr klar sehen.

As dull and befuddled as everyone else in this town.

So stumpfsinnig und benebelt wie alle hier.

verdattertadj./pp.

I think the word you're looking for is "befuddled."

Bernie? Ich denke, das Wort, nach dem du suchst, ist "verdattert".

I am befuddled as Your Lordship.

Ich bin so verdattert wie Eure Lordschaft.

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Other translations for befuddled:

  • durcheinanderadj.

befuddled: Examples and translations in context

During the lecture, many students looked befuddled, struggling to keep up with the material.

Während der Vorlesung schauten viele Studenten verwirrt drein und kämpften damit, den Stoff zu verstehen.

As the debate continued, the audience appeared increasingly befuddled by the conflicting opinions.

Während die Debatte weiterging, wirkte das Publikum zunehmend von den widersprüchlichen Meinungen verwirrt.

He befuddled his friends with a series of challenging puzzles at the game night.

Er verwirrte seine Freunde mit einer Reihe kniffliger Rätsel beim Spieleabend.

However, I was befuddled as to what had caused the stones.

Jedoch war ich etwas verwirrt darüber, was denn die Steine ausgelöst hatte.

The local news report left many viewers befuddled about the actual events that occurred.

Der lokale Nachrichtenbericht ließ viele Zuschauer verwirrt darüber zurück, was tatsächlich passiert war.

He was befuddled by the amount of alcohol consumed at the festival.

Er war verwirrt von der Menge des Alkohols, die auf dem Festival konsumiert wurde.

His befuddled expression made it clear that he had no idea what was happening.

Sein verwirrter Gesichtsausdruck machte deutlich, dass er keine Ahnung hatte, was vor sich ging.

I was befuddled by the plot twists in the novel and needed a break to think.

Ich war von den Handlungswendungen im Roman verwirrt und brauchte eine Pause, um nachzudenken.

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