Pronunciation: /ˈflʌməks/

Definitions of flummox

noun a state of bewilderment or confusion

Example Sentences

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

Example Sentences

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.

Examples of flummox in a Sentence

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.

Grammatical Forms of flummox

past tense

flummoxed

plural

flummoxes

comparative

more flummoxed

superlative

most flummoxed

present tense

flummox

future tense

will flummox

perfect tense

have flummoxed

continuous tense

is flummoxing

singular

flummox

positive degree

flummox

infinitive

to flummox

gerund

flummoxing

participle

flummoxed

Origin and Evolution of flummox

First Known Use: 1836 year
Language of Origin: Unknown, possibly a blend of 'fluster' and 'perplex'
Story behind the word: The word 'flummox' is believed to have originated in the early 19th century.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to mean 'bewilder' or 'confuse', the word 'flummox' has evolved to also imply a sense of being completely perplexed or at a loss for what to do.