baffled
Lost for words
Baffled describes a state of complete confusion or bewilderment—unable to understand or explain something despite effort.
I'm baffled by her decision to quit.
The detective was baffled by the lack of evidence.
To be baffled is stronger than merely puzzled; it suggests hitting a wall where comprehension fails entirely.
Thoroughly confused, uncertain
- puzzledConfused by something unclear
- bewilderedThoroughly puzzled and confused
- flummoxedUtterly perplexed
- mystifiedUtterly unable to understand
befuddled · nonplussed · discombobulated · disoriented · confounded · dumbfounded · at a loss · clueless
Prevented from succeeding
- frustratedAnnoyed by obstacles
- stymiedBlocked from progressing
- blockedPassage prevented or impeded
- impededObstructed or slowed
obstructed · hindered · hamstrung · defeated · checked · stonewalled · outmaneuvered · outwitted
Overwhelmed with amazement
- dumbfoundedRendered speechless by surprise
- astoundedOverwhelmed by surprise
- stunnedShocked into speechlessness
- shockedDeeply startled or appalled
incredulous · startled · agog · speechless · gobsmacked · thunderstruck · taken aback · blindsided
perplexed
Thoroughly confused, uncertain
- puzzledConfused by something unclear
- bewilderedThoroughly puzzled and confused
- flummoxedUtterly perplexed
mystified · befuddled · nonplussed · discombobulated · disoriented · confounded · dumbfounded · at a loss · clueless · muddled
foiled
Prevented from succeeding
- frustratedAnnoyed by obstacles
- stymiedBlocked from progressing
- blockedPassage prevented or impeded
impeded · obstructed · hindered · hamstrung · defeated · checked · stonewalled · outmaneuvered · outwitted · stumped
flabbergasted
Overwhelmed with amazement
- dumbfoundedRendered speechless by surprise
- astoundedOverwhelmed by surprise
- stunnedShocked into speechlessness
shocked · incredulous · startled · agog · speechless · gobsmacked · thunderstruck · taken aback · blindsided · floored
soundproofed
Made impervious to audio
insulated · absorbed · silenced · quieted · anechoic · panels · foam · barrier · buffered · suppressed
- emotionsjoy, anger, fear, sadness, love
- confused feelingsconfused, puzzled, perplexed, mystified, stumped
- confusionconfusion, confused, bewilderment, perplexity, befuddlement
- misunderstandingsmisunderstanding, misinterpretation, misconception, misreading, miscommunication
- astonishmentamazement, awe, wonder, wonderstruck, awestruck
- irritabilitycranky, grouchy, grumpy, irritated, annoyed
baffledenlightened
Possessing profound insight
understanding · comprehending · clear · clarified · informed
- baffling windUnpredictable directional airflow