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baffled

/ˈbæfl̩d/

Meanings
  • Adjective

    Feeling confused or perplexed to the point of being unable to understand or cope.

    - "I was baffled by the complex instructions for assembling the furniture."
    - "The detective was baffled by the unsolvable mystery."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with baffled
muffled , ruffled , tangled , puffed , stuffed
Variants
List of all variants of baffled that leads to same result
baffled , baffle , bafflement , bafflements , baffler , bafflers , baffles , baffling , bafflingly
Etymology
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From Middle English bafelen, meaning 'to perplex, confuse'.


Trivia
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  1. The word baffled is often used in the context of science and technology, particularly in fields such as astronomy and computer programming.

  2. Baffled is a common feeling experienced by gamers when they encounter a difficult level or puzzle in a video game.


Related Concepts
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  1. Perplexed: A synonym of baffled, meaning feeling confused or puzzled.

  2. Confused: Another synonym of baffled, meaning feeling uncertain or unsure.


Culture
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Baffled is a common feeling experienced in various situations, from solving puzzles and riddles to encountering complex problems in everyday life. It has been a theme in literature, particularly in mystery novels and detective stories, where the feeling of being baffled is a key element in building suspense and engaging the reader.

How to Memorize "baffled"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person with a puzzled expression on their face, trying to solve a complex problem. Imagine the feeling of being overwhelmed and unsure.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word baffled with feeling lost or unsure. Remember the feeling of being stumped by a difficult problem.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Baffled Begins With B: Baffled By Brain-Benders' to remember the meaning of the word.


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