Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bafflement
noun
/ˈbæf.əl.mənt/
Definition
The state of being confused or puzzled.
Examples
- His bafflement was evident when faced with the complex math problems.
- She looked at the instructions in bafflement, unsure of how to proceed.
- The sudden change in plans left everyone in a state of bafflement.
Meaning
Bafflement refers to a feeling or state of bewilderment that arises when something is difficult to understand or makes no sense.
Synonyms
- confusion
- perplexity
- bewilderment
- puzzlement