confounded

Meanings

• adjective

  perplexed or bewildered; unable to understand or make sense of something

  - "Despite the teacher's explanation, the students were still confounded by the math problem."
  - "The detective was confounded by the evidence that contradicted his theory."

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Synonyms

confuse , mix up , puzzle

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with confounded
bound , hound , pound , round

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Homonyms

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1. confound (verb) : to mix up or confuse
   

2. confounded (adjective) : perplexed or bewildered
   

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Homophones

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1. confound (verb) : to mix up or confuse
   

2. confounded (verb) : to defeat completely
   

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Variants

List of all variants of confounded that leads to same result
confounded , confoundedly , confound , confounder , confounders , confounding , confoundingly , confounds

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Forms

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confounding

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Etymology

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late Middle English: from confounden, from confound 'mix up, entangle', from Old French confondre, from com- 'together' + fundre 'pour' (from the idea of pouring or mingling one thing with another).

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Trivia

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1. The term 'confounded' has been used in science to describe a situation where the expected results are not obtained.

2. In mathematics, a confounding variable is a variable that affects the relationship between two other variables in a statistical analysis.

3. The term 'confounded' was also used in the context of early computing to describe a situation where two or more variables or data sources were mixed up or interfered with each other.

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Related Concepts

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1. perplexity: A state of confusion or uncertainty.

2. bewilderment: A feeling of being completely puzzled or confused.

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Culture

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The word 'confounded' has been used extensively in literature and art to depict characters who are perplexed, puzzled, or bewildered. For instance, Shakespeare's Hamlet expresses his confusion and frustration in several soliloquies. In art, the term 'confounded' has been used to describe works that challenge the viewer's understanding or perception.

How to Memorize "confounded"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a maze or a complex puzzle to help remember the meaning of 'confounded'. Imagine yourself trying to navigate through the maze or solve the puzzle and feeling perplexed or bewildered when you encounter a dead end or a complex problem.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'confounded' with the feeling of being lost or uncertain. Remember the sensation of confusion or frustration when trying to understand something complex.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'C-F-O-U-N-D-E-D' to remember the meaning of 'confounded'. Each letter stands for 'Can't Follow Under New Development' or 'Can't Follow Overall Under New Discovery'.

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