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Befuddled vs Confuddled - What's the difference?

befuddled | confuddled |

As verbs the difference between befuddled and confuddled

is that befuddled is past tense of befuddle while confuddled is past tense of confuddle.

As adjectives the difference between befuddled and confuddled

is that befuddled is confused or perplexed while confuddled is in a state of extreme confusion, especially when unable to solve a frustrating problem.

befuddled

English

Verb

(head)
  • (befuddle)

    • Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • confused or perplexed
  • drunk

    • Synonyms

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    confuddled

    English

    Verb

    (head)
  • (confuddle)

    • Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • In a state of extreme confusion, especially when unable to solve a frustrating problem.
    • This silly chemistry problem makes me so confuddled !