confounded

[kon-foun-did, kuhn-]

adjective

1. bewildered; confused; perplexed.

2. damned (used euphemistically).

   That is a confounded lie.

   Synonyms: objectionable, execrable, damnable

confounded

/ kənˈfaʊndɪd /

adjective

1. bewildered; confused

2. informal,  (prenominal) execrable; damned

Other Word Forms

• confoundedness noun
• confoundedly adverb
• unconfoundedly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of confounded¹

First recorded in Middle English; confound, -ed ²

Example Sentences

It makes me think about who I am, especially as I grow older, as I become both more attuned to and confounded by who it is I think I am.

From Los Angeles Times

Such miscalculations point to another pitfall facing those who would dare to predict the future of Los Angeles: Change has come so rapidly that any prediction can be confounded within the lifetime of its author.

From Los Angeles Times

This miserable early spring confounded expectations, after taking time to reset his career following a disappointing 2024.

From BBC

It was a swirling, rhythmic balance that confounded defenders and propelled Frankfurt into a title challenge until late December.

From BBC

The pale kid with a big name and a small frame certainly confounded expectations on arrival in Australia.

From BBC

Related Words

• confused 
• perplexed