What does baffling mean?
Baffling means present participle and gerund of baffle.
Baffling
Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
Meaning
present participle and gerund of baffle.
Definitions by Sense
- present participle and gerund of baffle
- Puzzling, perplexing, bewildering.
- Frustrating.
- An act of foiling or thwarting.
Example Sentences
[T]he primitive concept of the generative act was one of awe and worship, accorded to a force which was incomprehensible and baffling.
Ministers must restart trade negotiations with Brussels immediately to sort out the "baffling" array of post-Brexit rulesand regulations that now threaten much of the UK'sexport trade to the EU
[…] the contrast of the one determined and still triumphant will of the man, with the transient and vain bafflings of winds or waves, of gods, or monsters […]
Synonyms for baffling
Antonyms for baffling
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Word Forms
- more baffling
- most baffling
- bafflings
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for baffling?
Common synonyms include hard, difficult, problematic, problematical.
What is the opposite of baffling?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use baffling in a sentence?
[T]he primitive concept of the generative act was one of awe and worship, accorded to a force which was incomprehensible and baffling.
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