confoundment

[kənˈfaʊndmənt]

confoundment Definition

• 1. the state of being confused or perplexed
• 2. the act of confusing or bewildering someone

Using confoundment: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "confoundment" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The confoundment on his face was evident when he heard the news.

• Example

  The confoundment of the audience was palpable during the magician's performance.

• Example

  Her confoundment at the complex instructions was understandable.

confoundment Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for confoundment

• bewilderment
• perplexity
• confusion
• mystification

Phrases with confoundment

• state of confoundment

  a state of being confused or perplexed

  Example

  The state of confoundment was evident on his face.

• confoundment of expectations

  a situation where something turns out to be completely different from what was expected, causing confusion or surprise

  Example

  The confoundment of expectations was evident when the movie ended with a twist.

• confoundment of identity

  a situation where someone is unable to identify themselves or others, often due to memory loss or confusion

  Example

  The confoundment of identity was a symptom of her amnesia.

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Summary: confoundment in Brief

'Confoundment' [kənˈfaʊndmənt] refers to the state of being confused or perplexed, or the act of confusing or bewildering someone. It can be seen in facial expressions, such as 'The confoundment on his face was evident when he heard the news,' and can also describe situations like 'confoundment of expectations.' Synonyms include 'bewilderment' and 'perplexity,' while informal equivalents are 'confusion' and 'puzzlement.'