discombobulated

Verb

• cause to be confused emotionally
• be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly
• simple past and past participle of discombobulate

Adjective Satellite

• having self-possession upset; thrown into confusion; ; - G.B.Shaw
  • "the hecklers pelted the discombobulated speaker with anything that came to hand"

Adj

• Confused, embarrassed, upset.
• Broken, mixed up.

Examples

• After months of preparation for a new sign ordinance, the Planning Commission appeared discombobulated over the idea of adopting the new regulations when confronted by a few members of the public.

Synonyms

bedevil, befuddle, bemuse, bewilder, confound, confuse, discombobulate, disconcerted, fox, fuddle, throw