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