Boggling: meaning, definitions and examples

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boggling

 

[ ˈbä-gliŋ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

confusing situation

Boggling refers to something that is difficult to comprehend or understand due to its complexity or strangeness. It often describes experiences or concepts that leave one feeling bewildered or astonished.

Synonyms

amazing, bewildering, confounding

Examples of usage

  • The math problem was so boggling that I had to ask for help.
  • Her explanation was boggling; I just couldn't wrap my head around it.
  • The sheer size of the universe is boggling to most people.

Translations

Translations of the word "boggling" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desconcertante

🇮🇳 हैरान करने वाला

🇩🇪 verblüffend

🇮🇩 membingungkan

🇺🇦 запаморочливий

🇵🇱 zdumiewający

🇯🇵 驚くべき

🇫🇷 déconcertant

🇪🇸 desconcertante

🇹🇷 şaşırtıcı

🇰🇷 놀라운

🇸🇦 مربك

🇨🇿 ohromující

🇸🇰 ohromujúci

🇨🇳 令人惊讶的

🇸🇮 osupljiv

🇮🇸 ótrúlegt

🇰🇿 таңғажайып

🇬🇪 საოცარი

🇦🇿 təəccüblü

🇲🇽 asombroso

Etymology

The term 'boggling' originates from the verb 'boggle,' which dates back to the late 16th century. The word 'boggle' is thought to be a blend of the words 'boggle' meaning to hesitate or falter and possibly the Scottish dialectical term 'bug,' which means to be agitated or confused. Over time, the word evolved to describe a state of confusion or amazement, especially when faced with something that challenges one's understanding. Today, 'boggling' encapsulates the unexpected twist of thoughts in one’s mind, illustrating the feeling of being overwhelmed or perplexed by information or phenomena. This development highlights how language can evolve to express new emotional states that arise in a changing world.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,797 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.