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bafflement

/ˈbæfˌflɛmənt/ noun · British & US
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What does bafflement mean?

noun

A state of being puzzled or perplexed, often to the point of being unable to understand or make sense of something. A feeling of confusion or bewilderment.

Example

"The complex plot of the novel left the reader in a state of bafflement."

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