1. causing confusion or bewilderment; perplexing

Examples

• The professor’s befuddling explanation left the students more confused than before.
• She found the tax forms utterly befuddling.
• The befuddling maze of hallways made it impossible to find the exit.
• His befuddling behavior at the meeting surprised everyone.
• The befuddling instructions were written in technical jargon.
• The plot twist was so befuddling that viewers had to watch it twice.