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boggled

 

[ ˈbɔɡəld ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

state of confusion

To boggle means to feel overwhelmed or confused by something, particularly when faced with a complex or difficult situation. It often involves being astonished or perplexed due to unexpected outcomes or challenging information.

Synonyms

bewilder, confound, overwhelm, perplex

Examples of usage

  • The complex math problem completely boggled her.
  • His explanation was so complicated that it boggled my mind.
  • I was boggled by the numerous options available.
  • The size of the universe boggles the imagination.

Translations

Translations of the word "boggled" in other languages:

🇵🇹 confuso

🇮🇳 चकराया हुआ

🇩🇪 verwirrt

🇮🇩 bingung

🇺🇦 заплутаний

🇵🇱 zdumiony

🇯🇵 困惑した

🇫🇷 déconcerté

🇪🇸 desconcertado

🇹🇷 şaşırmış

🇰🇷 어리둥절한

🇸🇦 مرتبك

🇨🇿 zmatený

🇸🇰 zmätený

🇨🇳 困惑的

🇸🇮 zmeden

🇮🇸 ruglaður

🇰🇿 таңғалған

🇬🇪 დაფიქრებული

🇦🇿 təəccüblü

🇲🇽 desconcertado

Etymology

The word 'boggle' originates from the late 16th century, with its earliest use attributed to the Scottish dialect. It is believed to have derived from the Middle English 'bogel,' meaning 'to boggle' or 'to hesitate.' This term was likely influenced by the Old English word 'bugge,' meaning 'to frighten or scare.' Over time, 'boggle' evolved to encapsulate feelings of confusion and astonishment, often related to being overwhelmed by something complex or difficult to comprehend. The sense of mental disorientation that accompanies boggle has made it a staple in both colloquial and literary contexts, reflecting the human experience of grappling with the bewildering aspects of life and knowledge.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,808, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.