Baffled
/ˈbæf.əld/noun
Confused or perplexed.
Did you know?The term 'baffle' originally meant to 'defeat' or 'whip' in a sporting context, evoking images of being overwhelmed in a challenge, reminiscent of ancient battles.
Etymological Timeline
Middle English
English
bafle
“To defeat or confuse.”
15th Century
English
bafflen
“To confound; to render unable to understand.”
16th Century
English
bafled
“Render helpless; overcome with confusion.”
Modern English
English
baffled
“State of being confused or puzzled.”
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