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adj

baffled

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adj
1
Completely confused or unable to understand something.
"The scientists were baffled by the strange readings from the probe."
"She stood there baffled, unable to figure out how the machine worked."

How to Use Baffled

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In plain EnglishTotally confused and unable to make sense of something.

Common pairings
completely baffled baffled by left baffled

Word Forms

more baffled comparative, most baffled superlative

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