befuddled

• Находящийся в состоянии растерянности и путаницы; сбитый с толку или одурманенный.

In a state of mental confusion or bewilderment; unable to think clearly or act sensibly.

1. Mentally confusedB2informal

   Unable to think clearly or understand what is happening, often because of shock, surprise, or a sudden event.

   Сбитый с толку, растерянный

   • The sudden change of plan left her completely befuddled.
   • He stared at the confusing instruction manual with a befuddled expression.
   • The witness seemed befuddled by the lawyer's rapid questions.
   • After three hours of crunching numbers, I felt utterly befuddled.
   • His befuddled attempts to explain the situation only made it worse.

   Synonymsbaffledbewilderedconfuseddazeddisorientedmuddledperplexedpuzzledstupefied

   Antonymsalertclearheadedcomposedlucidorientedsharpsoberunconfused

2. Mildly intoxicatedB2slang

   Slightly drunk or under the influence of alcohol or drugs, leading to unclear thinking or unsteady actions.

   Слегка опьяневший, одурманенный

   • A couple of drinks had left him slightly befuddled.
   • He was too befuddled to drive home safely.
   • The party was full of befuddled guests laughing loudly.
   • She felt a pleasant befuddled warmth after the second glass of wine.
   • His befuddled speech made it obvious he had been drinking.

   Synonymsfuddledgroggymuzzysquiffytipsywoozy

   Antonymsclearheadedsober

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия по приведению кого-либо в замешательство или недоумение, часто до такой степени, что человек не может ясно мыслить.

A verb used to indicate the act of confusing or perplexing someone, often to the point of making them unable to think clearly.

1. Confuse or perplexC1formal

   To make someone unable to think clearly or understand something.

   Сбивать с толку

   • The complex instructions completely befuddled the new employees.
   • His contradictory statements befuddled the audience.
   • The magician's trick befuddled even the sharpest observers.

   Synonymsbafflebemusebewilderconfoundconfusediscombobulateflummoxmystifynonplusperplexpuzzle

   Antonymsclarifyeducateenlightenexplainilluminate

2. Stupefy with alcoholC2informal

   To make someone confused or unable to think clearly, especially by giving them alcohol.

   Одурманивать алкоголем

   • The strong cocktails befuddled him after just two drinks.
   • They were completely befuddled by the cheap wine at the party.
   • He was too befuddled to remember where he parked his car.

   Synonymsaddlefuddleinebriateintoxicatemuddlestupefy

   Antonymsclaritysober