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Befogged: meaning, definitions and examples

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befogged

 

[ bษ™หˆfษ”ษกd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น confuso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคงเฅเค‚เคงเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช verwirrt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bingung

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐะฟะปัƒั‚ะฐะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zmieszany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆททไนฑใ—ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท confus

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ confundido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kafasฤฑ karฤฑลŸmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ˜ผ๋ž€์Šค๋Ÿฌ์šด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฑุชุจูƒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zmatenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zmรคtenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ›ฐๆƒ‘็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zmeden

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ruglaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะฐั‚ะฐัา›ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒšแƒฃแƒ“แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qarฤฑลŸฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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 oneโ€™s 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.