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dumbfounding

/dʌmbfaʊndɪŋ/ adjective · British & US
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What does dumbfounding mean?

adjective

Extremely surprising or shocking; leaving someone speechless or stunned.

Example

"The news of the sudden resignation of the CEO was dumbfounding, leaving many employees in a state of shock."

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