flummoxed
Americanadjective
verb
Etymology
Origin of flummoxed
First recorded in 1835–40; flummox ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. ) flummoxed for def. 1, and flummox ( def. ) + -ed 1 flummoxed for def. 2
Example Sentences
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Over in San Francisco, which faced down a severe heat wave in March, Google Weather users were left flummoxed by the charts of low-70s temps, way milder than the 90-degree record felt by downtown residents.
From Slate ● Aug. 21, 2026
The chief of detectives, Louis Cottell, for his part, made no effort to hide how flummoxed he was by the killer’s refusal to take credit.
From Slate ● Jul. 7, 2026
They are the current T20 World Cup holders but were flummoxed by England's spinners and doubtless their opponents at the tournament will have taken note.
From BBC ● May 25, 2026
It’s a seemingly simple thing to set up, but when I asked him where he wanted to eat, he was flummoxed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 17, 2026
Even the London General Post Office, which was the swiftest and most reliable postal service in the world, would be flummoxed by that address.
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
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