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Stumped

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

Definition

The word 'stumped' means to be confused or unable to figure something out.

Synonyms & similar words

stump mixup stamp stomp baffled confused flummoxed perplexed bewildered stymied nonplussed puzzled mystified bemused discombobulated thrown puzzled confounded muddled fazed flustered

Example sentences

  1. I was stumped by the riddle and couldn't figure it out.
  2. The crossword puzzle stumped me and I had to ask for help.
  3. The science experiment stumped the whole class and we had to redo it.
  4. The maze stumped the children and they couldn't find their way out.
  5. The detective was stumped by the mysterious case and couldn't solve it.

Quotes

  • I'm stumped. I don't know what to do. - Woody Allen
  • I was stumped! It is the first time I have ever been completely baffled. - Arthur Conan Doyle
  • I'm stumped. I can't think of a thing to say. - Carol Burnett

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