Befuddlement and Perturbation

Befuddlement

Befuddlement noun - A state of mental uncertainty.
Usage example: the library patron was in obvious befuddlement over where to find the appropriate references
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Synonyms for Befuddlement

Perturbation and befuddlement are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Perturbation" instead a noun "Befuddlement".

Perturbation

Perturbation noun - An uneasy state of mind usually over the possibility of an anticipated misfortune or trouble.

Befuddlement and perturbation are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Befuddlement" instead a noun "Perturbation".

Nearby Words: perturb, perturbed, perturbing
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