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confounded
[ kon-foun-did, kuhn- ]
adjective
- damned (used euphemistically):
That is a confounded lie.
Synonyms: objectionable, execrable, damnable
confounded
/ kənˈfaʊndɪd /
adjective
- bewildered; confused
- informal.prenominal execrable; damned
Derived Forms
- conˈfoundedness, noun
- conˈfoundedly, adverb
Other Words From
- con·founded·ly adverb
- con·founded·ness noun
- uncon·founded·ly adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of confounded1
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.
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.
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