befuddlement
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It’s Jobs Day, which means another round of befuddlement over the state of the United States economy.
From Slate ● Apr. 3, 2026
When John Salkeld told students from other colleges he was studying to be a commercial sailor, he faced befuddlement.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 29, 2025
Hart insists he’s fine with that — fine with Jason Bateman’s befuddlement over his “Shark Tank” appearance.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2023
"It's hard to put into words," McLean said with a look of happy befuddlement.
From BBC ● Jun. 18, 2023
Kurtsinger stared at Woolf in befuddlement, then cleared his mind and trained his eyes back on Seabiscuit’s nose.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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