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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He’s merely one of 347 biologists that Eva assigned to solve the case, so he’s confounded to be in this lonely predicament.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026
Buchalter is a bit confounded by the sluggishness of Nvidia’s stock recently, as software stocks have slumped.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 26, 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
“Medicine Show” was a record that either confounded or delighted fans of “alternative music” back in the early ’80s.
From Salon • Dec. 9, 2025
“Jiminy Christmas! Nell Warne?” he whispered, his expression confounded.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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