Confounded
/kənˈfaʊndɪd/
Meaning & Definition
verb
To confuse or mix up someone or something.
The magician confounded the audience with his tricks.
To thwart or prevent; to defeat.
Our plan was confounded by unexpected circumstances.
adjective
Expressing annoyance or frustration.
I was confounded by the complexity of the puzzle.
Confused; baffled.
The confounded instructions left everyone scratching their heads.
Etymology
From Middle English 'confounden', from Old French 'confondre', from Latin 'confundere'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
confounded fool
A term used to describe someone who is foolish or annoying.
confounded luck
Refers to bad luck, often used to express frustration.
confounded circumstances
Refers to confusing or frustrating conditions.
Related Words
confound
To cause surprise or confusion in someone, especially by not acting in the expected way.
confusion
The state of being bewildered or unclear in one’s mind.
perplex
To cause someone to feel confused or baffled.
Slang Meanings
Used as an exclamation of frustration.
I'm just so confounded by this problem!
An expression of being overwhelmed.
This whole situation has me feeling confounded.