baffling
11 synonyms and 1 antonym for baffling, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — So confusing or puzzling that it's hard to understand or explain.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use baffling
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
utterly baffling
baffling decision
Frequently asked questions
What does “baffling” mean?
The word “baffling” means so confusing or puzzling that it's hard to understand or explain. In plain terms, so confusing it leaves you stumped.
How do you use “baffling” in a sentence?
Here is “baffling” used in a sentence: “The instructions were baffling, and none of us could assemble the shelf.”
What part of speech is “baffling”?
“Baffling” is an adjective.
