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confounded

[kon-faun-did, kuhn-] / kɒnˈfaʊn dɪd, kən- /
ADJECTIVE
confused
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONG


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“Whatever we do in Iran, it seems, there is a price to pay,” says Ms. Jabarzadegan, a reluctant mediator in a messy case, who is genuinely confounded by the family.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026

It was brought low by market moves that confounded their projections.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 25, 2026

Raw milk’s success confounded me: How had it gained such a foothold in this country, despite regular outbreaks of salmonella and E. coli, and even the discovery of bird flu in Raw Farm’s milk?

From Salon ● Jun. 22, 2026

The global energy state of play 100 days into the worst supply shock in modern history has confounded analysts and investors alike.

From Barron's ● Jun. 7, 2026

Early twin studies were thus confounded by this confusion, leading to inconclusive results.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee


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