Befogged: meaning, definitions and examples
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befogged
[ bษหfษษกd ]
state of mind
Befogged refers to a state of confusion or lack of clarity, particularly in one's thoughts or understanding. It suggests being mentally clouded or obscured, making it hard to think clearly or make decisions. This term can be used to describe someone who is overwhelmed by emotions or information, resulting in unclear or foggy thinking. When someone feels befogged, they may struggle to communicate effectively or comprehend complex issues.
Synonyms
bewildered, confused, dazed, perplexed
Examples of usage
- After studying late into the night, I felt completely befogged in the morning.
- The constant barrage of news left me befogged about the current situation.
- She was befogged by her mixed feelings about the decision.
- His attempt to explain the project only left us more befogged than before.
Translations
Translations of the word "befogged" in other languages:
๐ต๐น confuso
๐ฎ๐ณ เคงเฅเคเคงเคฒเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช verwirrt
๐ฎ๐ฉ bingung
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะฐะฟะปััะฐะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ zmieszany
๐ฏ๐ต ๆททไนฑใใ
๐ซ๐ท confus
๐ช๐ธ confundido
๐น๐ท kafasฤฑ karฤฑลmฤฑล
๐ฐ๐ท ํผ๋์ค๋ฌ์ด
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุฑุชุจู
๐จ๐ฟ zmatenรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ zmรคtenรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๅฐๆ็
๐ธ๐ฎ zmeden
๐ฎ๐ธ ruglaรฐur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐัะฐัาะฐะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qarฤฑลฤฑq
๐ฒ๐ฝ confundido
Etymology
The word 'befogged' derives from the combination of the prefix 'be-' and 'fog,' with 'fog' stemming from Old English 'fogga,' meaning 'mist' or 'fog.' The prefix 'be-' generally indicates a transformative process or to cause a particular state. Thus, 'befogged' literally means to be enveloped or surrounded by fog, which metaphorically translates to being clouded in thought or understanding. This term has been used since at least the 19th century to describe not only physical obscurity caused by fog but also mental states characterized by confusion or lack of clarity. Over time, it has maintained its association with cognitive disorientation, making it a vivid descriptor for moments when oneโs mental faculties seem diminished or obstructed.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #37,768, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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