adjective
- bewildered, confused, or astonished; left speechless or unable to respond
Usage: informal; chiefly British
Examples
- She was completely dumfoundered when she heard the unexpected news.
- The magician left the audience dumfoundered with his incredible illusion.
- He stood dumfoundered, unable to find words to respond to the accusation.
- The sudden announcement left everyone dumfoundered and speechless.
- I was dumfoundered by how quickly the situation changed.
- The witness appeared dumfoundered when confronted with the evidence.