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Confounding

Verb / kʌˈnfaʊndɪŋ / Another word for confounding — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Confusing and surprising.

Synonyms & similar words

confound befuddle fox throw contradictory bedevil fuddle discombobulate confuse bewildering perplexing puzzling baffling mystifying complicated complex intricate difficult troubling tricky problematic knotty ambiguous unclear obscure uncertain unpredictable inexplicable surprising

Example sentences

  1. The magician's tricks were confounding.
  2. The confounding math problem took me hours to solve.
  3. The confounding twists in the movie's plot left me surprised.
  4. The confounding maze made it hard to find the way out.
  5. The confounding behavior of the animals left the scientists puzzled.

Quotes

  • The confounding complexities of life are what make it worth living. - Unknown
  • Life is a confounding maze, but through perseverance, we can find our way out. - Unknown
  • The confounding nature of the universe is what makes it so fascinating to explore. - Unknown

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