baffled

adjective
UK: /ˈbæfəld/
US: /ˈbæfəld/

  1. Confused or puzzled; unable to understand something clearly.

    1. I am baffled by his behavior today. [ ] [ ]
    2. Detectives were baffled by the complex series of events they tried to understand. [ ] [ ]

  2. Frustrated or disconcerted; feeling defeated in understanding or achieving something.

    1. She was baffled by the difficult test. [ ] [ ]
    2. The team was baffled by the opposing team's unconventional playing strategies. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

bewildered flummoxed perplexed confused
baffled verb

  1. To confuse or puzzle someone; to cause someone to feel uncertain or unable to understand.

    1. The math problem baffled me. [ ] [ ]
    2. The magician's tricks completely baffled the audience, leaving them stunned. [ ] [ ]

  2. To frustrate or impede; to prevent someone from achieving a goal or understanding something.

    1. The new security system baffled their attempts. [ ] [ ]
    2. His inconsistent explanations baffled efforts to arrive at a clear understanding. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "baffled" in English means: Confused or puzzled; unable to understand something clearly., Frustrated or disconcerted; feeling defeated in understanding or achieving something..

The phonetic transcription of "baffled" is /ˈbæfəld/ in British English and /ˈbæfəld/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "baffled": bewildered, flummoxed, perplexed, confused.

Example usage of "baffled": "I am baffled by his behavior today.". More examples on the page.