Confuzzling

Pronunciation: /kənˈfʌzəlɪŋ/

Definitions of confuzzling

adjective causing confusion or puzzlement; confusing and puzzling at the same time

Example Sentences

A1 The math problem was confuzzling for the first graders.

A2 The instructions on the package were confuzzling, so I had to ask for help.

B1 The legal jargon in the contract was confuzzling to the average person.

B2 The scientific theory was confuzzling at first, but after studying it more, I understood.

C1 The philosophical concepts discussed in the book were confuzzling, requiring deep thought to grasp.

C2 The advanced mathematics problem was confuzzling even for the experienced mathematicians in the room.

Examples of confuzzling in a Sentence

formal The complex scientific theory was confuzzling to the students.

informal I find algebra confuzzling sometimes.

slang The new video game controls are so confuzzling.

figurative The twists and turns of the mystery novel were confuzzling until the very end.

Grammatical Forms of confuzzling

• past tense: confuzzled
• plural: confuzzlings
• comparative: more confuzzling
• superlative: most confuzzling
• present tense: confuzzles
• future tense: will confuzzle
• perfect tense: has confuzzled
• continuous tense: is confuzzling
• singular: confuzzling
• positive degree: confuzzling
• infinitive: to confuzzle
• gerund: confuzzling
• participle: confuzzled

Origin and Evolution of confuzzling

First Known Use: 1970 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'confuzzling' is believed to have originated as a blend of 'confusing' and 'puzzling', combining the meanings of both words into a single term.

Evolution of the word: Initially used informally and colloquially, 'confuzzling' has since gained popularity as a playful and whimsical way to describe something that is both confusing and puzzling.