controversy -
A prolonged public disagreement or heated discussion about something important.
The athlete was surrounded by controversy after the doping allegations.
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shellshocked -
Being confused and disorientd because of a sudden alarming and frightening experience.
When he found out that he had lost 90% of his money when the stock he had invested in had crashed, he was shellshocked.
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disoriented -
Confused and unable to think clearly, not knowing where to go or what to do.
After flying 20 hours to Australia, he was disoriented and decided to sleep rather than do any work.
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stupefy -
To surprise, tire, bore, or shock somebody, resulting in their being unable to think clearly.
When I read about how Larry Ellison built up Oracle into a powerhouse, I am stupefied, and find it hard to understand how he did it.
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hazy -
Lacking physical or mental clarity - confused or uncertain.
After waking up from surgery, he felt hazy and disoriented.
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mystified -
Being very puzzled and confused
Edwin Hubble was mystified why the light analysis of certain stars showed a 'red shift', until he realized that they were entire galaxies moving away from us at tremendous speeds.
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dumfounded -
Taken by surprise and suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment.
When we found out that our boss had been fired because he had been caught stealing, we were all dumfounded.
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elusive -
Difficult to find, catch, or achieve
For decades until he was finally captured, James "Whitey" Bulger was one of the most elusive criminals alive.
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dazed -
Confused or unable to think clearly, often as a result of an injury or from shock
After her car accident, the dazed woman had to rest on the sidewalk.
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anonymous -
Lacking individuality or distinctive features, such as a name.
The online survey allowed people to give feedback anonymously.
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boggle -
For a person to be astonished or overwhelmed when trying to imagine something
Looking up at the stars and imagining the size of the universe can boggle a person's mind.
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arbitrary -
Based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system
She felt that when the judges chose her competitor as winner of the debate, that the decision was totally arbitrary, and didn't recognize how well she had really done.
