Thrown bewilderment

Baffled

Also known as mystified

Strength 3 of 4

Completely stumped after trying hard to understand, with every explanation falling short and no idea where the answer could even be.

In the body

  • Hands spread or raised
  • Head shaking slowly
  • A blank, searching look

Needs behind it

When these needs aren’t met

Softer and stronger

  1. Puzzled
  2. Confused
  3. Baffled
  4. Bewildered
  5. Disoriented
  6. Lost

Often confused with

Puzzled

Puzzled is a light, curious frown at something that will probably click; baffled is being stumped after every explanation has failed.

See also