adj · verb · 5 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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/ˈbæfl̩d/
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rhymes with -æfl̩d
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Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
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adj
Meaning 1
Thoroughly confused, puzzled
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
She looked completely baffled by the puzzle.
The scientists were baffled by the unexpected results.
He was baffled when his keys disappeared.
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adj
Meaning 2
Having baffles
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
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verb
Meaning 3
simple past and past participle of baffle
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, participle, past
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adjective satellite
Meaning 4
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
