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adjective

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1
as in hazy
filled with or dimmed by fine particles (as of dust or water) in suspension the befogged air of the construction site was so clogged with dust that I starting coughing

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2
as in bewildered
suffering from mental confusion became hopelessly befogged after trying to understand the instructions for the latest handheld device

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befogged

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verb

past tense of befog
1
as in confused
to make (something) unclear to the understanding the professor's convoluted explanation only befogged the textbook's presentation of this scientific principle

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2
as in obscured
to make dark, dim, or indistinct the morning murk befogged our view of the harbor

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3
as in puzzled
to throw into a state of mental uncertainty completely befogged by the sudden change of subject

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Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for befogged
  1. hazy
  2. bewildered
  3. confused
  4. obscured
  5. misty
  6. dazed
  7. clouded
  8. murky
Adjective
  • The recent Hubble image, which was shared online on March 17, also captures a nebula that casts a hazy blue-greenish shadow over part of the star cluster.
    — Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 31 Mar. 2025
  • There are so many moments of hazy slow-motion, of dramatic music, the constant shallow depth-of-field camera work.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Definition of hazy
Adjective
  • But the on-again, off-again nature of the process has resulted in a bewildered industry that has adopted a wait and see approach to investment decisions and supply chain alterations.
    — Jerrold Lundquist, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
  • Old Trafford was where distraught, bewildered fans felt physically compelled to go to express their grief.
    — Michael Walker, The Athletic, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of bewildered
Verb
  • Many people get confused by these forms which contain code and jargon that rarely offer a clear explanation of anything.
    — Steve Weisman, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Many were left confused as to how or why the Yankees couldn't have matched that number to bring the Gold Glove first baseman to the Bronx.
    — Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of confused
Verb
  • Upload another holiday album full of pictures where her left hand is hidden or obscured.
    — Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 27 Dec. 2024
  • But it has been largely obscured by the perpetual closeness of statewide elections here, and the fact that Democrats have been winning them more often than losing them.
    — Craig Gilbert, Journal Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of obscured
Adjective
  • Reverence and awe for the remote islands, rolling hills, and misty mountain peaks are the subjects of songs, poems, and great literature.
    — AFAR Media, AFAR Media, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Fort Shafter sits between the misty, dark-green mountains of the Ko’olau Range and the Ke’ehi Lagoon.
    — E. Tammy Kim, The New Yorker, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of misty
Adjective
  • Case in point: his goal for Portugal Under-17s against Morocco in September 2023, a ludicrous solo effort that left a trail of dazed defenders scratching their heads and wondering what the hell had just happened.
    — Jack Lang, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Sea lions and dolphins have been observed rigid with seizures, acting dazed and confused.
    — Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2025
Definition of dazed
Verb
  • The initial impression of prestige clouded critical considerations like fit, costs and expertise needed to address your challenges.
    — Shanna Apitz, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
  • From my own personal trauma and experiences hearing false accusations about him all the time clouded my judgement and got the best of me.
    — Liza Esquibias, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of clouded
Adjective
  • From the murky swamp to the kingdom of Duloc, Shrek has captured hearts with its wit, adventures and hilarious dialogue.
    — Jane LaCroix, People.com, 29 Mar. 2025
  • The charm offensive contrasted with DOGE's murky blitz through the federal government in the last two months, which has resulted in mass layoffs and entire agencies being effectively shuttered.
    — Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025
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