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Meaning of dumfounded
The primary meaning of the word "dumfounded" is being so shocked or surprised that one is unable to speak or think clearly.
Etymology of dumfounded
The word "dumfounded" has its roots in the 17th-century word "dumfound," which is likely a combination of "dum" (a variant of "dumb") and "found" (past participle of "find"), possibly influenced by the word "confound"
Historically, the word "dumfounded" was used to describe being so shocked or amazed that one is left speechless or disoriented
Synonyms
astonished
amazed
stunned
flabbergasted
bewildered
shocked
dismayed
disconcerted
perplexed
baffled
confused
puzzled
astounded
thunderstruck
aghast
nonplussed
taken aback
surprised
startled
appalled
horrified
disgusted
outraged
speechless
mute
silent
dumbfounded
dazed
staggered
floored
blown away
gobsmacked
awestruck
breathless
electrified
petrified
paralyzed
frozen
immobilized
incapacitated
Definitions
- So shocked or surprised that one is unable to speak or think clearly
- * Completely amazed or astonished, often to the point of being unable to speak or react
Usage Examples
- The news of the accident left her dumfounded and unable to speak for several minutes
- * The sheer scale of the Grand Canyon left me dumfounded and awestruck
- * The revelation of the scandal left the public dumfounded and demanding answers
Antonyms
unsurprised
unimpressed
unaffected
unmoved
unbothered
unconcerned
indifferent
apathetic
unresponsive
unreactive
calm
composed
collected
poised
serene
tranquil
relaxed
imperturbable
unruffled
unfazed
unflappable
stoic
phlegmatic
detached
dispassionate