baffled
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
completely confused and unable to understand something.
thoroughly confused, puzzled, or perplexed by a situation that seems to have no logical explanation.
Simple“Scientists are baffled by the strange signals coming from the deep ocean.”
In context“The detectives were completely baffled by the lack of evidence at the crime scene, as there were no signs of forced entry or struggle.”
Antonyms - 02 C2 Proficiency
having special walls or plates inside to control the flow of air, sound, or liquid.
equipped with baffles or similar structural devices to regulate or dampen the flow of a fluid or the transmission of sound.
Simple“The baffled exhaust system helps make the loud engine much quieter.”
In context“The engineer specified a baffled tank design to prevent the liquid fuel from sloshing violently during rapid acceleration.”