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The students were baffled by the riddle until they saw the clue.
What does Baffled mean?
Baffled means very confused and unable to understand something.
Dictionary definition
Very confused and unable to understand something.
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What does baffled mean?
Baffled means very confused and unable to understand something.
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Which word is closest in meaning to baffled?
Puzzled is a synonym for baffled because it has a similar meaning.
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WordBaffled.
Partadjective.
MeaningBaffled means very confused and unable to understand something.
ExampleExample: The students were baffled by the riddle until they saw the clue.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- baf · uhld
- Strongest beat
- baf
- Ending
- uhld
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on baf.
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Synonyms
Words like Baffled
puzzledUse when someone is confused and thinking.
Antonyms
Opposite words
certainUse when someone feels sure.
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Word family
Baffled word family
Base word
baffle
adjective
baffling
Very confusing.
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Common mix-up
Baffled is about confusion, not fear.
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