confounded
Americanadjective
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damned (used euphemistically).
That is a confounded lie.
- Synonyms:
- objectionable, execrable, damnable
adjective
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bewildered; confused
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informal (prenominal) execrable; damned
Other Word Forms
- confoundedly adverb
- confoundedness noun
- unconfoundedly adverb
Etymology
Origin of confounded
Example Sentences
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Buchalter is a bit confounded by the sluggishness of Nvidia’s stock recently, as software stocks have slumped.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 26, 2026
Shiffrin’s quadrennial struggles—and the What’s up with Mikaela? media cauldrons they’ve inspired—have confounded her as much as anyone.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026
As I reported earlier, however, their efforts to tell it like it is were confounded by their own ignorance.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2026
The 32nd seed was on the cusp of victory on Kia Arena when he sent down the serve, which confounded Schoolkate who hit his sliced return long.
From Barron's • Jan. 18, 2026
“She is a tearing fine specimen. She got excellent reserve. Not so confounded get-at-able.”
From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson
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