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Confused by something because it's strange or difficult to understand
baffled
unable to give an answer or explanation for a question or a problem
stumped
nervous and confused because you're in a hurry or have too much to do, so that the more you rush, the more you become stressed and make mistakes
flustered
not able to think clearly or understand what's happening around you because you've had a shock or an accident
dazed
confused by a situation, especially because it's new, unexpected, or there are a lot of possible choices, so that you're not sure what to do
bewildered
not able to think clearly, so that you keep mixing up different things, people or events
befuddled
extremely upset and confused by something bad that's happened so that you're not able to think or behave normally
distraught
Which word emphasizes a lack of sense of direction? Dazed or disoriented?
disoriented
Which word emphasizes the idea of making mistakes? Befuddled or bewildered?
befuddled
Which word applies to someone who is embarrassed? Flustered or distraught?
flustered
Which word applies, especially to someone who has been asked a question? Stumped or baffled?
stumped
