befuddled vs muddled

befuddled and muddled both are adjectives.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
befuddled	No	Yes	No	No
muddled	No	Yes	No	No

As adjectives, befuddled and muddled are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of befuddled include addled, muzzy, woolly-headed, woolly, wooly-minded, wooly.

befuddled (adjective)	muddled (adjective)
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment	confused and vague; used especially of thinking
confused and vague; used especially of thinking
stupefied by alcoholic drink