baffling
adjective
baf·fling
ˈba-f(ə-)liŋ 
: extremely confusing or difficult to understand
a baffling decision
found the directions utterly baffling
bafflingly
adverb
a bafflingly complex explanation
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The goats have been one of the most baffling mysteries to haunt the halls of Lumon and have confused fans since season 1.
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Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Divorce is never easy, but sometimes the reasons behind it can be downright baffling.
—Maria Morava, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
Their photograph is in the possession of her boss, Raymond King (J.K. Simmons), when he is gunned down in the baffling but logistically exciting opening set piece.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 9 Mar. 2025
That explanation was both baffling and music to the ears of defense attorneys who have represented athletes with positive doping tests.
—Matthew Futterman, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
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Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Divorce is never easy, but sometimes the reasons behind it can be downright baffling.
—Maria Morava, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
Their photograph is in the possession of her boss, Raymond King (J.K. Simmons), when he is gunned down in the baffling but logistically exciting opening set piece.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 9 Mar. 2025
That explanation was both baffling and music to the ears of defense attorneys who have represented athletes with positive doping tests.
—Matthew Futterman, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
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“Baffling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/baffling. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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