baffling — impossible or very difficult to understand or explain; extremely confusing
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: impossible or very difficult to understand or explain; extremely confusing
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbæf.lɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- My cat's decision to ignore an expensive toy but obsess over the box it came in is truly baffling.
- The professor gave a baffling explanation that confused everyone even more.
- It's baffling how my little brother can lose his shoes but never lose his phone.
baffling
ADJECTIVE[/ˈbæf.lɪŋ/]
impossible or very difficult to understand or explain; extremely confusing
The detective stared at the baffling clue for hours, completely stumped.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Possibly from 16th century Scottish, related to public disgrace rituals; later evolved to mean 'to confuse or frustrate'.
Breakdown
baffle (to confuse) + -ing (adjective suffix meaning 'causing')
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat's decision to ignore an expensive toy but obsess over the box it came in is truly baffling.”
“The professor gave a baffling explanation that confused everyone even more.”
“It's baffling how my little brother can lose his shoes but never lose his phone.”
“Scientists found the results of the experiment absolutely baffling.”
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