Looking at the confusing puzzle, it left me feeling discombobulated. What does "discombobulated" mean?

Question

Look for key words in the sentence to help you figure out the meaning of "discombobulated." Tell how you figured out the meaning.

Answer 1

“Discombobulated” means confused. The key word in the sentence is “confusing.” “Confusing” is an adjective that describes the puzzle I am trying to figure out. However, I wouldn’t say that I was “feeling confusing.” Therefore, the word must mean “confused.”