Advertisement

Advertisement

View synonyms for confounded

confounded

[ kon-foun-did, kuhn- ]

adjective

  1. damned (used euphemistically):

    That is a confounded lie.

    Synonyms: objectionable, execrable, damnable



confounded

/ kənˈfaʊndɪd /

adjective

  1. bewildered; confused
  2. informal.
    prenominal execrable; damned
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
Discover More

Derived Forms

  • conˈfoundedness, noun
  • conˈfoundedly, adverb
Discover More

Other Words From

  • con·founded·ly adverb
  • con·founded·ness noun
  • uncon·founded·ly adverb
Discover More

Word History and Origins

Origin of confounded1

First recorded in Middle English; confound, -ed 2
Discover More

Example Sentences

A four-year-old boy who was expected to die shortly after his life support was removed has "confounded" medical expectations, a UK judge has said in a ruling.

From BBC

To say it confounded Buehler would undersell the toll it took on his usually unflappable psyche.

Linebacker Eric Gentry, whose unusual skill set confounded the last defensive staff, was a force in the middle for this one, tallying seven tackles in just 29 snaps.

The Rams owner and billionaire developer solved a puzzle that had confounded the NFL for two decades.

There are many recent examples in Latin America where a supposed disciple has confounded expectations by striking out on their own.

From BBC

Advertisement

Related Words

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement


confoundconfounding