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Meaning of baffled
The primary meaning of the word "baffled" is being completely perplexed or puzzled.
Etymology of baffled
The word "baffled" originates from the 16th-century verb "baffle", which meant to cheat or deceive, likely derived from the Old French word "bafouer", meaning to deceive or hoodwink
The word's meaning has evolved over time to include being perplexed or puzzled, with the first recorded use of "baffled" in this sense dating back to the 17th century
Synonyms
perplexed
puzzled
bewildered
confused
disconcerted
flummoxed
mystified
nonplussed
stunned
astonished
amazed
astounded
dumbfounded
flabbergasted
startled
shocked
surprised
confounded
dismayed
disoriented
lost
unsettled
vexed
irritated
frustrated
irritated
exasperated
infuriated
irked
muddled
addled
befuddled
fuddled
stupefied
dazed
groggy
dizzy
bemused
preoccupied
absorbed
engrossed
entranced
spellbound
captivated
enthralled
Definitions
- Feeling utterly perplexed or bewildered, being unable to understand or explain something
- Being completely at a loss, unable to deal with a situation or problem
- Feeling frustrated or thwarted, being unable to achieve something due to obstacles or difficulties
Usage Examples
- The detective was baffled by the lack of evidence at the crime scene
- The complex math problem left the student baffled and confused
- The unexpected twist in the movie plot left the audience baffled and intrigued