flummoxed

Definition

Confused, perplexed or flustered.

Etymology

From flummox + -ed.

Example Sentences

• "He's good at what he knows, but he gets completely flummoxed when new problems arise."
• "‘Itʼs amazing, these bosses call all the shots but are flummoxed by the smallest technological advances.’"
• "“What would you have done?” he demanded more than once of Ms. Le Pen, without ever getting a direct response. She did not seem to have one and looked flummoxed."