baffling

adjective
UK: /ˈbæflɪŋ/
US: /ˈbæflɪŋ/

  1. Difficult to understand; confusing.

    1. This math problem is baffling me. [ ] [ ]
    2. The instructions for the new software were utterly baffling and unclear. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

perplexing bewildering puzzling
baffling verb

  1. Present participle of baffle: to confuse or perplex someone.

    1. The magician is baffling the audience. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her strange behavior is baffling everyone who knows her well. [ ] [ ]

  2. To prevent the passage of sound, light, or wind.

    1. The new fence is baffling the wind. [ ] [ ]
    2. Thick curtains were baffling the harsh sunlight from entering the room. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Synonyms for "baffling": perplexing, bewildering, puzzling.

Example usage of "baffling": "This math problem is baffling me.". More examples on the page.