flummoxed

[fluhm-uhksed]

flummoxed Definition

• 1. bewildered or perplexed
• 2. completely unable to understand

Using flummoxed: Examples

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

• Example

  I was completely flummoxed by the math problem.

• Example

  The instructions for the game left me flummoxed.

• Example

  She was flummoxed by the sudden change of plans.

flummoxed Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for flummoxed

• confused
• baffled
• mystified

Antonyms for flummoxed

• unperturbed
• clear-headed

Phrases with flummoxed

• flummoxed by

  to be confused or bewildered by something

  Example

  He was flummoxed by the complexity of the new software.

• flummoxed look

  a facial expression that shows confusion or bewilderment

  Example

  She gave him a flummoxed look when he asked her to explain the concept again.

• flummoxed expression

  a facial expression that shows confusion or bewilderment

  Example

  He had a flummoxed expression on his face when he saw the complicated instructions.

Origins of flummoxed

origin unknown, first used in the 19th century

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Summary: flummoxed in Brief

'Flummoxed' [fluhm-uhksed] is an adjective used to describe someone who is completely unable to understand or is bewildered or perplexed. It is often used in situations where someone is confused by a task or concept, as in 'The instructions for the game left me flummoxed.' 'Flummoxed' can also be used in phrases like 'flummoxed by,' which means to be confused or bewildered by something.