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Baffled

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adj. thoroughly confused, puzzled

adj. having baffles

the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English

adj. not understanding.

adj. discouraged by failure to accomplish a goal and uncertain how to proceed; -- used especially of feelings of defeat and discouragement.

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

n. people who are frustrated and perplexed

Word Usage

"Mick stopped the car opposite two other vehicles parked at the curb in front of the blindingly bright facade and turned to look at her, his expression baffled and half angry."

Equivalent

perplexed

Hypernym

Words that are more generic or abstract

people

Cross Reference

baffle

Synonym

Words with the same meaning

uncomprehending balked discomfited discouraged frustrated

Verb Stem

baffle

Rhyme

Words with the same terminal sound

scaffold