baffled

adjective

baf·fled | \ ˈba-fəld

Definition of baffled

1 : extremely confused or puzzled … his explanation of a piano's key action will leave you more baffled than before. —Martin Levine Molecular biologists became even more baffled when they looked at the messenger RNAs: many of the molecules were longer than the DNA from which they had been transcribed. —John Rennie In Miss Kate's eyes there was a troubled, baffled look … —Edna Ferber We have all heard novelists testify to the fact that, beginning a new book, they are utterly baffled as to how to proceed … —Donald Barthelme

2 : equipped with a baffle Ventilation openings are baffled to prevent stray light from reaching the operator's eyes … —Bausch & Lomb Catalog A baffled fuel cell keeps the weight in place. —Kevin Falvey