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flummoxed

[fluhm-uhksed]

flummoxed Definition

  • 1bewildered or perplexed
  • 2completely 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

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Phrases with flummoxed

  • to be confused or bewildered by something

    Example

    He was flummoxed by the complexity of the new software.

  • a facial expression that shows confusion or bewilderment

    Example

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

  • 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.