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baffled



baf·fled [ ˈba-fəld]



baffled   
adjective

Definition of baffled

1 : extremely confused or puzzled … his explanation of a piano's key action will leave you more baffled than before.— Martin Levine Molecular biologists became even more baffled when they looked at the messenger RNAs: many of the molecules were longer than the DNA from which they had been transcribed.— John Rennie In Miss Kate's eyes there was a troubled, baffled look …— Edna Ferber We have all heard novelists testify to the fact that, beginning a new book, they are utterly baffled as to how to proceed …— Donald Barthelme
2 : equipped with a baffle Ventilation openings are baffled to prevent stray light from reaching the operator's eyes …— Bausch & Lomb Catalog A baffled fuel cell keeps the weight in place.— Kevin Falvey



First Known Use of baffled

1606, in the meaning defined at sense 1



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Synonyms & Antonyms of baffled

(Entry 1 of 2)

faced with difficulty or uncertainty about what to say, think, or do
  • baffled viewers didn't know what to make of the strange antics of the talk show host

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baffled

verb
past tense of baffle

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