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Confusion vs Baffling - What's the difference?

confusion | baffling |

As nouns the difference between confusion and baffling

is that confusion is confusion while baffling is an act of foiling or thwarting.

As a verb baffling is

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As an adjective baffling is

puzzling and frustrating.

confusion

English

Noun

(en-noun)
  • A lack of clarity or order.
  • The state of being confused; misunderstanding.
  • (obsolete) disgrace, shame

    • Synonyms

    * (lack of clarity or order) discombobulation * (state of being confused) bewilderment, disarray

    Antonyms

    * (lack of clarity or order) clarity * (misunderstanding) distinction

    baffling

    English

    Verb

    (head)

    • Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • puzzling and frustrating

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • An act of foiling or thwarting.
  • * 1831 , The Quarterly Review (London)