flummoxed

adjective
UK: /ˈflʌm.əkst/
US: /ˈflʌm.əkst/

  1. Confused and not knowing what to do.

    1. I was flummoxed by the complicated instructions.
    2. The sudden change of plans left us completely flummoxed and unsure of our next move.

  2. So perplexed that one does not know how to respond.

    1. The question flummoxed her.
    2. The unexpected challenge completely flummoxed the team, hindering their progress.

Synonyms

baffle mystify puzzle bewilder discombobulate confound perplex
flummoxed transitive-verb

  1. To confuse someone so much that they do not know what to do.

    1. The puzzle flummoxed me.
    2. The complex legal jargon flummoxed the jury during the trial.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "flummoxed" in English means: Confused and not knowing what to do., So perplexed that one does not know how to respond..

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

Synonyms for "flummoxed": baffle, mystify, puzzle, bewilder, discombobulate, confound, perplex.

Example usage of "flummoxed": "I was flummoxed by the complicated instructions.". More examples on the page.