befuddled

a question that befuddled even the professor;

the wino's poor befuddled mind; a mind befogged with drink.

I was completely befuddled by the complicated instructions.

She looked befuddled when he asked her a tricky question.

The students were befuddled by the difficult math problem.

His befuddled expression indicated he didn't understand what was going on.

The old man seemed befuddled as he tried to remember where he left his keys.

She felt befuddled after staying up all night studying for the exam.

The politician's befuddled response to the reporter's question raised suspicions.

The complex legal jargon left the clients befuddled during the meeting.

The sudden change in plans left everyone feeling befuddled.

He stared at the map, befuddled by the numerous winding roads.