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Wordabulary

baffling

Pronunciation
Adjective A2 Elementary

Quick answer

So confusing that it's hard to understand or explain.

"The instructions were so baffling that nobody could assemble the shelf correctly."

Synonyms and antonyms

Synonyms

confusing puzzling

Antonyms

Test yourself

Which word fits the gap? "The instructions were so _____ that nobody could assemble the shelf correctly."

Answer: baffling

In your own words, what does "baffling" mean?

So confusing that it's hard to understand or explain.

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