befuddle in a sentence

v. t.

Definition

To befuddle means to confuse or perplex someone, often to the point of being unable to think clearly.

The complex instructions seemed to befuddle even the most experienced team members.
As the professor explained the advanced theories, many students appeared befuddled.
His sudden change of plans befuddled everyone who had been looking forward to the original event.
The magician’s tricks left the audience befuddled and wondering how he did it.
Trying to solve the puzzle without any hints only served to befuddle her further.
She was befuddled by the unexpected twists in the plot of the novel.
The technical jargon used in the meeting befuddled the new employees completely.
When faced with conflicting opinions, he found it difficult not to feel befuddled.
The sudden increase in prices has befuddled consumers who were expecting a sale.
Her vague explanations only served to befuddle the committee more than clarify the situation.