CEFR B1

baffled

adjective

Meaning

Completely bewildered or perplexed.

Examples

She was baffled by his sudden change of mood.
The complexity of the problem left even the experts baffled.

Synonyms: confused, puzzled, bewildered, perplexed

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baffled (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈbæf.əld/

Definition

Completely bewildered or perplexed.

Examples

She was baffled by his sudden change of mood.
The complexity of the problem left even the experts baffled.
He looked utterly baffled when asked to explain his actions.

How to Use baffled

baffled by (prepositional phrase): Confused or perplexed by a specific thing or situation. — "She was baffled by his strange behavior."
baffled (adjective): In a state of being confused or perplexed. — "The detective remained baffled despite all the evidence."

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