bafflement

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bafflement
Noun
  • In other words, bills still need to be paid no matter the confusion of politicians eager to distort the pricing mechanism that organizes the market economy.
    John Tamny, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
  • But, Zach Pozniak, chief operating officer of Jeeves NY and co-author of The Laundry Book, is here to clear the confusion.
    Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • On Friday at 12:37 a.m. the NWS Blacksburg VA released a dense fog advisory in effect until 8 a.m.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 11 Apr. 2025
  • In Warfare, the fog of war is both a literal and spiritual fact.
    Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 11 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Suggest that opinion to a United fan, and you would likely be met with bewilderment.
    Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
  • There was no plan B in that regard, much to the bewilderment of supporters.
    Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • This story is one of many that showcase the perplexities that encompass being a mother and a human raising other humans, which is not a small task.
    Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Doing so nine days since the transfer portal opened on March 24 only adds to the perplexity.
    Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 2 Apr. 2025
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“Bafflement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bafflement. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.

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