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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Every office is a microcosm of personalities, making the quest for the perfect gifts for coworkers exciting and baffling.
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Boutayna Chokrane, WIRED, 4 Dec. 2024
Marcus Maye, who was claimed off waivers from the Miami Dolphins last week, grabbed an interception in the end zone in the fourth quarter, helping erase a baffling fake punt that went awry from the Chargers’ 36-yard line.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2024
Since the baffling refusal was discovered, users have been trying to find ways to get the chatbot to say the name or explain who the mystery man is.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 2 Dec. 2024
What was baffling to many in attendance and those at home watching the game was Chicago still had one timeout remaining, which Eberflus could have used to stop the clock to allow his team to get back into field goal position to try to send the game to overtime.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 29 Nov. 2024
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Boutayna Chokrane, WIRED, 4 Dec. 2024
Marcus Maye, who was claimed off waivers from the Miami Dolphins last week, grabbed an interception in the end zone in the fourth quarter, helping erase a baffling fake punt that went awry from the Chargers’ 36-yard line.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2024
Since the baffling refusal was discovered, users have been trying to find ways to get the chatbot to say the name or explain who the mystery man is.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 2 Dec. 2024
What was baffling to many in attendance and those at home watching the game was Chicago still had one timeout remaining, which Eberflus could have used to stop the clock to allow his team to get back into field goal position to try to send the game to overtime.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 29 Nov. 2024
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“Baffling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/baffling. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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