Synonyms of befuddling

befuddling 1 of 2

adjective

as in perplexing

Synonyms & Similar Words

• perplexing
• confounding
• confusing
• dismaying
• disconcerting
• bewildering
• upsetting
• incomprehensible
• discomfiting
• extraordinary
• incredible
• inconceivable
• unbelievable
• unlikely
• flustering
• spectacular
• marvellous
• nonplusing
• muddling
• unimaginable
• unthinkable
• wondrous
• phenomenal
• staggering
• stupendous
• nonplussing
• unusual
• breathtaking
• wonderful
• unexpected
• sensational
• sublime
• rare
• miraculous
• prodigious
• uncommon
• portentous
• awesome
• unforeseen
• marvelous
• unwonted
• unanticipated
• startling
• surprising
• awful
• noticeable
• stupefying
• unique
• outstanding
• notable
• impressive
• conspicuous
• remarkable
• heart-stopping
• astonishing
• astounding
• jolting
• dumbfounding
• fabulous
• amazing
• jarring
• striking
• singular
• flabbergasting
• unannounced
• dumfounding
• jaw-dropping
• shocking
• stunning
• blindsiding
• eye-opening

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unsurprising
• common
• typical
• normal
• ordinary
• usual
• customary
• mundane
• unremarkable
• unexceptional

befuddling

2 of 2

verb

present participle of befuddle

as in baffling

to throw into a state of mental uncertainty

most of the applicants were befuddled by the wording of one of the questions on the driving test

Synonyms & Similar Words

• baffling
• puzzling
• bewildering
• perplexing
• confusing
• mystifying
• embarrassing
• vexing
• confounding
• bemusing
• flummoxing
• disorienting
• disturbing
• discombobulating
• stunning
• muddling
• bamboozling
• flustering
• rattling
• fuddling
• bothering
• upsetting
• posing
• muddying
• addling
• unsettling
• befogging
• mazing
• gravelling
• graveling
• getting
• beating
• disconcerting
• foxing
• buffaloing
• distressing
• discomfiting
• blowing one's mind
• stumping
• dismaying
• mortifying
• sticking
• disquieting
• discomforting
• perturbing
• going to one's head
• abashing
• misleading
• agitating
• fazing
• beguiling
• unhinging
• nonplussing
• deceiving
• discountenancing
• nonplusing
• misguiding
• tricking
• weirding out
• deluding
• discomposing
• fooling
• humbugging
• duping
• gulling
• hoodwinking
• hoaxing
• chagrining
• snowing
• cozening
• taking in
• stringing along

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• satisfying
• assuring
• reassuring
• informing
• enlightening