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Flummoxed
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flumukst
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Simple meaning
What does Flummoxed mean?
Very confused or puzzled.
Dictionary definition
Very confused, puzzled, or bewildered.
Example sentences
Flummoxed in a sentence
easy
The instructions left me flummoxed.
medium
The magician's trick flummoxed the audience.
hard
Flummoxed describes a strong feeling of confusion or being unsure what to do next.
Synonyms
Words like Flummoxed
bewilderedVery confused.
flummoxRelated word that supports the meaning of flummoxed.
Antonyms
Opposite words
clearheadedThinking clearly.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to flummoxed, depending on context.
Word family
Flummoxed word family
Base word
flummoxed
verb
flummoxing
Action form of flummoxed.
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Practice 1
What does flummoxed mean?
Flummoxed means very confused or puzzled.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to flummoxed?
Bewildered is close in meaning to flummoxed in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of flummoxed?
Clearheaded contrasts with flummoxed.
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