confounded
UK/kən'faʊndɪd/US/kәn'faundid/
C2
Definitions
adj.
Confused and bewildered
困惑的，茫然的
adj.
Used to express annoyance (dated, mild swear)
（旧式委婉咒骂）该死的，讨厌的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedconfoundtogether, with
+
-edbottom, base, foundation
=confounded
confound (confuse; from fundere 'pour together') + -ed. As an adjective it means bewildered; the dated swear 'that confounded dog!' is a softened curse.
Example Sentences
- 1.
He stared at the bill with a confounded look.