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baffled

adjective noun

perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment

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Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
B
Ends with
D
Contains
AF
Scrabble score
16
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

ˈbæfl̩d

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Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment

    “obviously bemused by his questions”

noun

  1. people who are frustrated and perplexed

    “the children's faces clearly expressed the frustration of the baffled”

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Example Sentences

obviously bemused by his questions
bewildered and confused
a cloudy and confounded philosopher
just a mixed-up kid
she felt lost on the first day of school
the children's faces clearly expressed the frustration of the baffled

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