baffled — completely confused or puzzled; unable to understand
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: completely confused or puzzled; unable to understand
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbæfəld/
Korean meaning: 완전히 혼란스러운, 당황한; 이해할 수 없는
Korean pronunciation: 배-플드 (강세: 배)
Example Sentences
- I was completely baffled when my cat started barking like a dog.
- The math problem left all students baffled.
- Even Einstein would be baffled by my grandmother's smartphone password system.
baffled
ADJECTIVE//ˈbæfəld//
completely confused or puzzled; unable to understand
Completely confused and puzzled
They scuffled where prizes were raffled, leaving the detective baffled!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
16세기 스코틀랜드어에서 유래된 단어로, 원래는 '공개적으로 모독하다'라는 뜻이었으나, 시간이 지나면서 '혼란스럽게 하다'는 의미로 발전했습니다. 마치 미로에 갇힌 것처럼 길을 잃게 만든다는 의미입니다.
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📝Examples
“I was completely baffled when my cat started barking like a dog.”
“The math problem left all students baffled.”
“Even Einstein would be baffled by my grandmother's smartphone password system.”
“The police remained baffled by the crime scene evidence.”
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