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Today’s Word

Part of Speech

adjective

Definition

1. Completely unable to understand; utterly confused or perplexed.
2. To bewilder; confound; confuse.

History

This word was first used in 1832, meaning confused or perplexed.

Synonyms

addled, bewildered, perplexed

Antonyms

assured, enlightened, informed

Usage and Examples

Here are a couple of examples:

• The information left Jack terribly flummoxed.
• Even the pundits were flummoxed as to how Talbot won the election.