FUDDLED Synonyms: 78 Similar and Opposite Words

fuddled

verb

Definition of fuddled

past tense of fuddle

as in confused

to throw into a state of mental uncertainty the hotel staff is completely fuddled by the guest's bizarre requests

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But the decision left many in the football community confused, with an online petition started by alumnus Tim Hanrahan garnering more than 3,000 signatures.

— Lila Hempel-Edgers, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
This is where things get messy, and many folks — oligarchs in particular — become invested in keeping the general voter confused.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of confused

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As Friday afternoon turned to evening, some reporters at the White House were puzzled by the president’s claim, given the lack of follow-up action.

— Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026
Many are puzzled by the reason, since enterprises have more powerful models and more capable agents than ever.

— Jakob Freund, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of puzzled

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Dan emerges as Primetime’s unlikely heart, bewildered by the dark world he’s wandered into and left to negotiate his ambitions with the high stakes of the job.

— David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2026
That’s a common sentiment from a touring superstar, but there’s a sense that Kahan really might be as happily bewildered as the rest of us about how songs this personal and cloudy came to captivate even sunny California.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of bewildered

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Some Broward commissioners said they are baffled as to why statewide prosecutors would be concerned about the county contracts or their desire to save money by cutting ties with the Sheriff’s Office.

— Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2026
Apple's stubborn insistence on keeping base iPhones at 60Hz while budget Android phones offer zippier refresh rates has always baffled me.

— Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of baffled

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While Peta protests at fashion week are nothing new, many were perplexed by the idea that wool should be removed from the supply chain.

— Sophie Lou Wilson, Vogue, 18 Sep. 2026
Nearly everyone outside Michigan was perplexed, or downright angry, about the outcome.

— Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of perplexed

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