Confounded: meaning, definitions and examples
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confounded
[ kษnหfaสndษชd ]
emotion, confusion
Confounded describes a state of being perplexed or confused. It can also convey frustration at a situation or circumstance that is vexing or annoying.
Synonyms
bewildered, confused, flustered, perplexed
Examples of usage
- I was confounded by the unexpected results of the experiment.
- She felt confounded when her plans fell through at the last minute.
- His confounded expression made it clear he didnโt understand the instructions.
Translations
Translations of the word "confounded" in other languages:
๐ต๐น confuso
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคเคฌเคเคงเคฟเคค
๐ฉ๐ช verwirrt
๐ฎ๐ฉ bingung
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะฑะตะฝัะตะถะตะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ zmieszany
๐ฏ๐ต ๆททไนฑใใ
๐ซ๐ท confus
๐ช๐ธ confundido
๐น๐ท ลaลฤฑrmฤฑล
๐ฐ๐ท ํผ๋์ค๋ฌ์ด
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุฑุชุจู
๐จ๐ฟ zmatenรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ zmรคtenรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๅฐๆ็
๐ธ๐ฎ zmeden
๐ฎ๐ธ ruglaรฐur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐัะฐัาะฐะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แจแแจแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qarฤฑลฤฑq
๐ฒ๐ฝ confundido
Etymology
The word 'confounded' originates from the Latin verb 'confundere', which means 'to pour together' or 'to mix up'. This Latin origin hints at the sense of confusion and blending of ideas that the word carries. In English, 'confound' emerged during the 14th century, initially used in the context of 'confusing or mixing up'. Over time, its use evolved, and by the late 15th century, 'confounded' took on its present meaning of being perplexed or frustrated. The term is often used to express annoyance, particularly when dealing with issues that are complex and not easily understood. It is also frequently encountered in literary contexts, highlighting the emotional state of confusion in characters.