noun

bafflement

Bafflement (noun) means the result or state of being baffled, confused, or puzzled; a shocked feeling of perplexed bewilderment, caused by being utterly unable to understand something or to move on from one's incomprehension.

noun

The result or state of being baffled, confused, or puzzled; a shocked feeling of perplexed bewilderment, caused by being utterly unable to understand something or to move on from one's incomprehension.

Something that causes a state of confusion or puzzlement.

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Etymology

From baffle + -ment.

Rhymes for bafflement

cement element clement movement pavement tenement inclement abatement amusement statement agreement excrement

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What is the meaning of bafflement?

"bafflement" (noun) means the result or state of being baffled, confused, or puzzled; a shocked feeling of perplexed bewilderment, caused by being utterly unable to understand something or to move on from one's incomprehension.

What are the different meanings of bafflement?

"bafflement" has 2 main meanings: 1. The result or state of being baffled, confused, or puzzled; a shocked feeling of perplexed bewilderment, caused by being utterly unable to understand something or to move on from one's incomprehension; 2. Something that causes a state of confusion or puzzlement.