লক্ষ্য করুন: এই এন্ট্রির অনুবাদ বর্তমানে মান পর্যালোচনার অধীনে রয়েছে, তাই কিছু বিষয়বস্তু সাময়িকভাবে শুধুমাত্র ইংরেজিতে প্রদর্শিত হচ্ছে।
এই এন্ট্রিটি এখনও আপনার ভাষায় অনুবাদ করা হয়নি, তাই নিচে মূল লেখাটি দেখানো হচ্ছে।
flummox
This term describes a state of total mental paralysis caused by confusion. It carries a whimsical, slightly informal tone, suggesting a level of bewilderment that is almost comical or absurd. While "confuse" is a neutral term for a lack of clarity, this word implies a complete breakdown in the ability to process information or formulate a response.
Usage typically occurs in contexts where an unexpected or overly complex problem leaves a person staring blankly or feeling utterly stumped. It is less severe than "perplex" and more colorful than "baffle," often used in storytelling or casual conversation to emphasize the helplessness of the confused party.
Meanings
Examples
The complex physics problem completely flummoxed the entire class.
I am utterly flummoxed by these new tax regulations.
The sudden change in the witness testimony flummoxed the lawyer.
Wait, I am totally flummoxed. Which way are we supposed to go?
The riddle was designed to flummox even the smartest scholars.
He stood there flummoxed, not knowing how to respond to the compliment.
The sheer amount of data in the report flummoxed the manager.
Why is this manual so poorly written? It just flummoxes me.