BEFOGGED Synonyms: 230 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

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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as in dazed

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

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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as in obscured

to make dark, dim, or indistinct the morning murk befogged our view of the harbor

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as in bewildered

to throw into a state of mental uncertainty completely befogged by the sudden change of subject

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Adjective

Its beers such as Easy Eddy, a hazy India pale ale, have won awards.

— Steve Zalusky, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2026
Some cleaners can also dull floors or leave a hazy residue on the surface.

— Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of hazy

Verb

However, comments Titi and KC made on their Aftersun episode after being dumped from the villa left Aniya confused about where their dynamic stood.

— Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 1 Sep. 2026
But getting to these moments means being okay with being confused, and that’s because season 2 really ratchets up the complexity primarily by introducing a whole bunch of new characters, most of whom are variants of existing ones.

— Andrew Webster, The Verge, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of confused

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Many of her photographs were attributed to Capa, which obscured her contribution once Friedmann adopted the name for himself alone.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026
In the years since Shakur's murder, what exactly happened in that hail of bullets -- and who pulled the trigger -- was obscured by a lack of physical evidence, feuding cops and the gangland code of silence.

— Sasha Pezenik, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of obscured

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That’s a common sentiment from a touring superstar, but there’s a sense that Kahan really might be as happily bewildered as the rest of us about how songs this personal and cloudy came to captivate even sunny California.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 17 Aug. 2026
Republicans use metaphor to turn unpopular policies into perky catchphrases, leaving Democrats bewildered.

— Richard Yanowitch, Mercury News, 29 July 2026

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Adjective

At Emporio Armani, models walked the runway in gossamer-thin tanks and misty trousers that toed the line between lavender and blue.

— Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 22 June 2026
Base yourself in Cerro Verde or Lago de Coatepeque for crater views and misty mornings above the clouds, then climb Santa Ana Volcano.

— Angelika Pokovba, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2026

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Riggs said the Teamsters’ safety argument is weakened by the inconsistent safety record of human truck drivers, who have fallen asleep at the wheel or driven while distracted or otherwise impaired.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
Police will be on the lookout for drivers who are speeding, distracted, and those failing to stop for pedestrians.

— Michelle Richardson, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026

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