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- [baf-uh l]
- /ˈbæf əl/
- /ˈbæflmənt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [baf-uh l]
- /ˈbæf əl/
Definitions of bafflement word
- uncountable noun bafflement Bafflement is the state of being baffled. 3
- verb with object bafflement to confuse, bewilder, or perplex: He was baffled by the technical language of the instructions. 1
- verb with object bafflement to frustrate or confound; thwart by creating confusion or bewilderment. 1
- verb with object bafflement to check or deflect the movement of (sound, light, fluids, etc.). 1
- verb with object bafflement to equip with a baffle or baffles. 1
- verb with object bafflement Obsolete. to cheat; trick. 1
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Origin of bafflement
First appearance:
before 1540 One of the 30% oldest English words
1540-50; 1910-15 for def 8; perhaps < Scots bauchle to disgrace, treat with contempt, equivalent to bauch (see baff) + -le
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Parts of speech for Bafflement
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bafflement popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
bafflement usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for bafflement
noun bafflement
- perplexity — the state of being perplexed; confusion; uncertainty.
- confusion — If there is confusion about something, it is not clear what the true situation is, especially because people believe different things.
- surprise — to strike or occur to with a sudden feeling of wonder or astonishment, as through unexpectedness: Her beauty surprised me.
- discombobulation — to confuse or disconcert; upset; frustrate: The speaker was completely discombobulated by the hecklers.
- daze — If someone is in a daze, they are feeling confused and unable to think clearly, often because they have had a shock or surprise.
Antonyms for bafflement
noun bafflement
- calmness — without rough motion; still or nearly still: a calm sea.
- contentment — Contentment is a feeling of quiet happiness and satisfaction.
- happiness — the quality or state of being happy.
- advantage — An advantage is something that puts you in a better position than other people.
- boon — You can describe something as a boon when it makes life better or easier for someone.
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