Stumped: meaning, definitions and examples
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stumped
[ stʌmpt ]
feeling confused
Stumped describes a state of being unable to find an answer or a solution to a problem. It often occurs when someone confronts an unexpected challenge or question that they cannot resolve. This term can also signify frustration and bewilderment, particularly in intellectual contexts where quick thinking is required. When someone feels stumped, they may take a pause to gather their thoughts or seek help from others.
Synonyms
baffled, bewildered, confounded, puzzled
Examples of usage
- She was stumped by the difficult math question.
- The detective felt stumped during the investigation.
- I was completely stumped when he asked that question.
Translations
Translations of the word "stumped" in other languages:
🇵🇹 atrapalhado
- perplexo
- confuso
🇮🇳 अवाक
- चकित
- उलझा हुआ
🇩🇪 verwirrt
- ratlos
- perplex
🇮🇩 bingung
- terjebak
- terperangkap
🇺🇦 заплутаний
- розгублений
- в безвиході
🇵🇱 zaskoczony
- zmieszany
- zakłopotany
🇯🇵 困惑した
- 途方に暮れた
- 迷った
🇫🇷 déconcerté
- perplexe
- embrouillé
🇪🇸 perplejo
- atónito
- confundido
🇹🇷 şaşırmış
- şaşkın
- karmaşık
🇰🇷 당황한
- 혼란스러운
- 어리둥절한
🇸🇦 محتار
- مرتبك
- مذهول
🇨🇿 zmatený
- zmatený
- bezradný
🇸🇰 zmätený
- prekvapený
- bezradný
🇨🇳 困惑的
- 不知所措的
- 迷茫的
🇸🇮 zmeden
- zmedeno
- zmeden
🇮🇸 fáttur
- undrandi
- ringlaður
🇰🇿 шатасқан
- таң қалған
- қиындықта
🇬🇪 გაბნეული
- გაბნეული
- გაოგნებული
🇦🇿 şaşqın
- çaşmış
- çaşqın
🇲🇽 perplejo
- confundido
- asombrado
Etymology
The word 'stumped' originated from the verb 'stump', which can be traced back to the early 19th century. The term derives from a combination of Middle English roots, particularly 'stum', meaning to be stopped, hindered, or obstructed. The evolution of the word reflects the progression from the physical obstruction, like a tree stump, to a metaphorical sense of being unable to move forward in thought or action. Over time, 'stump' began to be used in contexts of confusion or inability to proceed, thus giving rise to the adjective form 'stumped'. Usage of the term has become common in both informal and formal settings, especially when discussing complex problems or unexpected dilemmas.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #27,714, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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