bafflement

Meaning

  1. (uncountable) The result or state of being baffled, confused, or puzzled.
  2. (countable) Something that causes a state of confusion or puzzlement.

Synonyms

perplexity
bewilderment
confusion
C1
puzzlement
befuddlement
mystification
obfuscation
bemusement
daze
25k
entanglement
38k
fluster
frustration
C1
nonplus
stupefaction
amazement
28k

bewildement

cancel
B2
complexity
C2
complicacy
defeat
B2
devastation
C2
disconcertedness
disorientation
35k
embarrassment
C1
Translations

Verwirrung
confusión
abasourdissement
stupeur
stupéfaction
contrariedad
Bestürzung
ahurissement

ofuscació

esbojarrament

embadaliment

Verwunderung
Entsetzen

ματαίωση

Ratlosigkeit

Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈbaf(ə)lmənt/
Etymology

From baffle + -ment.

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