befuddled

Example Sentences

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One zoomer Republican operative in Washington was befuddled at how Butterworth’s had become such a destination: “A bunch of conservatives just decided it would be our place and I don’t understand why.”

From Slate • Mar. 10, 2026

Amorim tinkered his system once more to try and turn the tide, but his substitution of Casemiro left the Brazilian befuddled.

From Barron's • Dec. 26, 2025

He’s increasingly befuddled, an embarrassment to her, eventually a danger to himself.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 23, 2025

Producers and editors seem entirely befuddled by what to do with this new cast, unable to locate the line between organic intrigue and manufactured drama.

From Salon • Dec. 2, 2025

Bogrod submitted once more to his will, his befuddled expression changing to one of polite indifference, as Ron hurried to pick up the leather bag of metal tools.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling