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baffled

[baf-uhld] / ˈbæf əld /


ADJECTIVE
befuddled
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ADJECTIVE
stuck
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONG


Frequently Asked Questions

What is another word for baffled?
Baffled means extremely or completely puzzled or confused. Perhaps the closest synonym is stumped, which is used to describe someone who has no idea what the answer or solution is or what their next action should be—someone who simply cannot figure it out despite having tried their hardest. Synonyms for baffled that are similarly intense include perplexed, confounded, bewildered, and befuddled. Less commonly, baffled is used to mean the same thing as thwarted. Similar words include foiled, defeated, and the more specific sense of frustrated.
What is the opposite (antonym) of baffled?
Baffled doesn’t really have a direct opposite in the form of an adjective. However, someone who was baffled may eventually figure out the problem or find the answer to the question. In this way, they fully understand or see clearly—they have a clear-eyed view of the problem, question, or situation. The opposite of baffled in the sense of thwarted is successful.
How do you use baffled in a sentence?
Baffled is most commonly used in the context of things that are difficult or impossible to figure out or understand. Here are some examples of baffled in a sentence:
  • I’m completely baffled. Why would anyone have done this?
  • His explanation left us all baffled.
  • Baffled investigators have been unable to identify a single suspect.

Example Sentences

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What’s more, many dealers remain baffled that Polestar wasn’t able to obtain the OK to keep selling in the U.S. when Volvo was.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 20, 2026

"We arrived at 11:30 and walked straight in - I'm still baffled by the lack of queues that day," the 58-year-old recalls.

From BBC Jul. 5, 2026

Four years later, he’s no less baffled to have become the subject of a new documentary, “Peter Asher: Everywhere Man,” directed by the filmmakers Dan Geller and Dayna Goldfine.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 26, 2026

A fan from Paris though was baffled by the order to leave the stands.

From Barron's Jun. 23, 2026

She gazes into their faces, eyes and mouth wide open, baffled but delighted.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen




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