adj

baffling

Baffling (adj) means So confusing or puzzling that it's hard to understand or explain. Example: “The instructions were baffling, and none of us could assemble the shelf.”

adj

So confusing or puzzling that it's hard to understand or explain.

"The instructions were baffling, and none of us could assemble the shelf."

"It's baffling how the company keeps making the same mistake."

How to use baffling

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSo confusing it leaves you stumped.

Common pairings

utterly baffling baffling decision

Word forms

more baffling comparative, bafflings plural, most baffling superlative

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confusing puzzling perplexing bewildering mystifying inexplicable

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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.

What is the meaning of baffling?

"baffling" (adj) means so confusing or puzzling that it's hard to understand or explain.

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