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befuddlement



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Naturally, there’s a lot of befuddlement over what this means for an already convoluted system.

From Slate Feb. 20, 2026

When John Salkeld told students from other colleges he was studying to be a commercial sailor, he faced befuddlement.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 29, 2025

When she points out in a flat tone that Allan is "just Allan," Ken's buddy replies in a tone merging sheepishness with befuddlement, "Yeah I . . . I'm confused about that."

From Salon Jul. 29, 2023

Every few hours or so, a character will express befuddlement.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 21, 2023

His face was agog with befuddlement and disillusion.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller




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