Meaning & Definition of word "Confounded"
Confounded
/kənˈfaʊndɪd/
verb:
- 1. To confuse or mix up someone or something.
- Example: The magician confounded the audience with his tricks.
- 2. To thwart or prevent; to defeat.
- Example: Our plan was confounded by unexpected circumstances.
adjective:
- 1. Expressing annoyance or frustration.
- Example: I was confounded by the complexity of the puzzle.
- 2. Confused; baffled.
- Example: 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 of confounded
Meaning: Used as an exclamation of frustration.
● Example Sentence: I'm just so confounded by this problem!
Meaning: An expression of being overwhelmed.
● Example Sentence: This whole situation has me feeling confounded.