bafflement

Definitions

A state of being completely confused or perplexed.

The condition of being frustrated or thwarted in one's efforts.

Examples

He stared at the complex instructions with complete bafflement.

The sudden change in her behavior left everyone in a state of bafflement.

There was a look of pure bafflement on his face when the magic trick was revealed.

Synonyms

bewilderment confusion perplexity puzzlement disorientation mystification daze

Antonyms

clarity understanding comprehension certainty enlightenment assurance lucidity