Bafflement (Noun)
Meaning
Confusion resulting from failure to understand.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The professor's complex explanation of quantum physics left the students in a state of utter bafflement.
- Her sudden decision to quit her job caused bafflement among her colleagues, who had no idea what prompted her to leave.
- The tourists wandered around the city, their bafflement growing as they struggled to decipher the cryptic map.
- The plot twist in the movie left the audience in a state of bafflement, with many viewers scratching their heads in confusion.
- The technical jargon used by the IT specialist caused bafflement among the non-technical staff, who had no idea what he was talking about.