adj
baffled
BAFLD
adj
1
Completely confused or unable to understand something.
"The scientists were baffled by the strange readings from the probe."
"She stood there baffled, unable to figure out how the machine worked."
How to Use Baffled
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTotally confused and unable to make sense of something.
Common pairings
completely baffled
baffled by
left baffled
Word Forms
more baffled comparative, most baffled superlative
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The scientists were _____ by the strange readings from the probe.