noun
bafflement
Bafflement (noun) means a feeling of complete confusion, unable to make sense of something.
noun
1
A feeling of complete confusion, unable to make sense of something.
"My bafflement at being caught in this situation made it hard to come up with a way out."
"The error here is to confuse British composure with the appearance of bafflement, embarrassment and reserve."
— Chris Rojek, Brit-Myth: Who Do the British Think They Are? (2008)
2
Something that leaves a person confused or puzzled.
"The cartoon characters on the front cover, the irritatingly meaningless track names . . . make it seem like a concept album about global warming for kids. Since the lyrics remain a bafflement, it might well be."
— Josh Tyrangiel, Best of 2005: Music (2005)
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Etymology
Formed from baffle and -ment.
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Rhymes for bafflement
cement
element
clement
movement
pavement
tenement
inclement
abatement
amusement
statement
agreement
excrement
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of bafflement?
"bafflement" (noun) means a feeling of complete confusion, unable to make sense of something.
What is another word for bafflement?
Other words for "bafflement" include puzzlement, bewilderment, befuddlement, mystification, obfuscation, bemusement.
What is the opposite of bafflement?
The opposite of "bafflement" is clarity.
What are the different meanings of bafflement?
"bafflement" has 2 main meanings: 1. A feeling of complete confusion, unable to make sense of something; 2. Something that leaves a person confused or puzzled.
