bafflement

The word “bafflement” has 3 syllables: baf-fle-ment

It's pronounced as /ˈbæflmənt/


What is synonym and antonym for bafflement?

In the thesaurus, “bafflement” has 32 synonyms and 26 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for bafflement along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for bafflement

  • adversity
  • anxiety
  • bewilderment
  • blow
  • chagrin
  • complication
  • confusion
  • crisis
  • defeat
  • discontent
  • disenchantment
  • disillusionment
  • disorientation
  • dissatisfaction
  • embarrassment
  • failure
  • fog
  • frustration
  • inconvenience
  • letdown
  • misery
  • perplexity
  • predicament
  • pressure
  • puzzlement
  • regret
  • setback
  • stress
  • strife
  • struggle
  • trouble
  • worry

Antonyms for bafflement

  • achievement
  • advantage
  • aid
  • assistance
  • assurance
  • attainment
  • benefit
  • blessing
  • boon
  • calmness
  • certainty
  • confidence
  • contentedness
  • contentment
  • conviction
  • ease
  • encouragement
  • good fortune
  • happiness
  • help
  • peace
  • pleasure
  • satisfaction
  • success
  • triumph
  • win

Example Sentences

  • His sudden resignation from the company left everyone in a state of bafflement.
  • The complicated instructions led to widespread bafflement among the students.
  • The magician's tricks left the audience in a state of delightful bafflement.
  • The professor's explanation only added to the students' bafflement about the topic.
  • The unexpected turn of events left a sense of bafflement among the community.

On this page you'll find 58 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to bafflement, such as: achievement, advantage, adversity, aid, anxiety, assistance, assurance.

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