befuddling

UK
/bɪˈfʌd.lɪŋ/
US
/bɪˈfʌd.lɪŋ/
befuddlingadjective
more befuddling
Comp.
most befuddling
Super.
UK
/bɪˈfʌd.lɪŋ/
US
/bɪˈfʌd.lɪŋ/
Translations
The befuddling instructions left everyone unsure of how to proceed with the project.
Les instructions déroutantes ont laissé tout le monde dans l’incertitude quant à la manière de procéder au projet.
Additional translations
embrouillantPlus rare, surtout dans un registre descriptif.
Definitions
Confusing or perplexing to the point of being difficult to understand.
The befuddling instructions left everyone unsure of how to proceed with the project.
befuddlingnoun
befuddlings
pl
UK
/bɪˈfʌd.lɪŋ/
US
/bɪˈfʌd.lɪŋ/
Gerund functioning as a noun meaning 'the act of confusing'
Translations
Constant policy changes resulted in a general befuddling among employees.
Les changements constants de politique ont entraîné une confusion générale parmi les employés.
Additional translations
embrouillementRare ; employé pour insister sur l’état d’embrouillement ou de confusion.
Definitions
The act or process of confusing or perplexing someone; confusion.
Constant policy changes resulted in a general befuddling among employees.
befuddleverb

befuddling

ing-form

befuddled
Past Simple
befuddled
Past Participle
befuddling
ing-form
UK
/bɪˈfʌd.əl/
US
/bɪˈfʌd.əl/
Translations
The complex instructions befuddled the new employees.
Les instructions complexes ont déboussolé les nouveaux employés.
Additional translations
abrutirS’emploie surtout pour l’effet d’un alcool ou d’une substance stupéfiante.
Definitions
To confuse or perplex someone.
The complex instructions befuddled the new employees.
To stupefy or make someone unable to think clearly, especially through alcohol or another intoxicant.
The strong punch befuddled the guests by the end of the evening.
befuddlepast participle
Definitions
Confused and unable to think clearly.
After the long flight, the befuddled passengers wandered aimlessly through the terminal.