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Another word for confoundingly

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• adverb (Context 1)

In a manner or to a degree that causes surprise, confusion, or bewilderment, especially by acting against expectations.

Usage Example

"The tax code remains bafflingly complex for small business owners trying to file their own returns."

Strongest
bafflingly
perplexingly
bewilderingly
confusingly
Strong
puzzlingly
mystifyingly

Opposites of confoundingly

The opposite of confoundingly shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

predictably
clearly
understandably
plainly
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• Nearby Words

confounded
confoundedly
confounding
confoundingly
confraternity
confront
confrontation

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Confoundingly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/confoundingly
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