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Meaning of confounded
The primary meaning of the word "confounded" is to be completely puzzled or perplexed.
Etymology of confounded
The word "confounded" originates from the Old French word "confondre", which is derived from the Latin words "con" (meaning "together") and "fundere" (meaning "to pour"), and has been in use since the 15th century to describe a state of being completely puzzled or perplexed.
Synonyms
perplexed
baffled
bewildered
puzzled
flummoxed
mystified
stunned
astonished
amazed
astounded
dumbfounded
disconcerted
nonplussed
flabbergasted
thunderstruck
taken aback
shocked
surprised
dismayed
distressed
alarmed
worried
concerned
vexed
irritated
frustrated
infuriated
exasperated
perplexing
confusing
complicated
Definitions
- To be completely puzzled or perplexed, unable to understand or explain something
- * To be utterly defeated or foiled, often in a surprising or unexpected way
Usage Examples
- The plot twist in the movie left me confounded and wondering what would happen next.
- * The complex math problem confounded the student, who couldn't understand the solution.