ad. In a confounded manner; as if thwarted or confused.
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ad. Extremely; odiously; detestably.
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ad. in a perplexed manner
Word Usage
"I happened to be in the shop one day -- it was when you were living idle at your father's expense, young man -- and I heard you speak to him in what I call a confoundedly impertinent way."