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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This baffling inconsistency has challenged planetary physics and raised doubts about how scientists interpret signals from distant worlds.
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Alexandra Sifferlin, STAT, 31 Mar. 2026
This baffling inconsistency has challenged planetary physics and raised doubts about how scientists interpret signals from distant worlds.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 28 Mar. 2026
That Smith’s work remains little-known is all the more baffling considering the strength and depth of a retrospective now up at Keith de Lellis.
—Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 27 Mar. 2026
Still, John’s look of sheer confusion and helplessness is baffling.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2026
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“Baffling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/baffling. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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