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Bafflement

usgb/ˈbæflmənt/Volume
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Bafflement indicates a strong feeling of confusion, often unexpectedly or in a challenging situation. SlideHis bafflement was evident as he struggled to understand the foreign language.
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People may show bafflement through their facial expressions, like a frown or a blank stare. SlideThe student's face of bafflement made the teacher stop and explain again.
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Unexpected SituationsPlay
Bafflement is often used when something happens that's surprising or doesn't make sense. SlideThe magician's trick threw the audience into a state of bafflement.