Pronunciation: /ˈflʌməks/
noun a state of bewilderment or confusion
A1 I was flummoxed by the difficult puzzle.
A2 The instructions were so confusing that they left me flummoxed.
B1 The unexpected turn of events flummoxed everyone in the room.
B2 The complex mathematical problem flummoxed even the most experienced students.
C1 Her ability to flummox her opponents with strategic moves was unmatched.
C2 The intricate plot of the novel left readers flummoxed until the very end.
verb to bewilder or confuse
A1 The complicated math problem flummoxed the students.
A2 She was flummoxed by the instructions on how to assemble the furniture.
B1 The new software update flummoxed many users who were used to the old version.
B2 The unexpected plot twist in the movie completely flummoxed the audience.
C1 The scientist was flummoxed by the results of the experiment, as they did not align with previous findings.
C2 The detective was flummoxed by the lack of evidence in the case, making it difficult to solve.
formal The complex mathematical problem flummoxed the students.
informal I was completely flummoxed by the new software update.
slang The slang words used in the conversation flummoxed me as I couldn't understand their meaning.
figurative Her sudden change in behavior flummoxed her friends, leaving them puzzled.
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