DUMBFOUNDED: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for DUMBFOUNDED?

Need another word that means the same as “dumbfounded”? Find 19 synonyms and 30 related words for “dumbfounded” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Dumbfounded” are: dumbstricken, dumbstruck, dumfounded, flabbergasted, stupefied, thunderstruck, astonished, astounded, amazed, surprised, startled, stunned, confounded, nonplussed, dazed, agape, speechless, goggle-eyed, wide-eyed

Dumbfounded as an Adjective

Definitions of "Dumbfounded" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “dumbfounded” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• As if struck dumb with astonishment and surprise.
• Greatly astonished or amazed.

Synonyms of "Dumbfounded" as an adjective (19 Words)

agape	With the mouth wide open as in wonder or awe. We stood there agape with wonder.
amazed	Filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock. An amazed audience gave the magician a standing ovation.
astonished	Greatly surprised or impressed; amazed. We were astonished to hear of this decision.
astounded	Filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock. Astounded viewers wept at the pictures from the Oklahoma City bombing.
confounded	Used for emphasis, especially to express anger or annoyance. He was a confounded nuisance.
dazed	In a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock. I was left dazed and confused.
dumbstricken	As if struck dumb with astonishment and surprise.
dumbstruck	So shocked or surprised as to be unable to speak. He was dumbstruck with terror.
dumfounded	As if struck dumb with astonishment and surprise.
flabbergasted	Greatly surprised or astonished. The flabbergasted aldermen were speechless.
goggle-eyed	With eyes or mouth open in surprise.
nonplussed	So surprised and confused that one is unsure how to react. Henry looked completely nonplussed.
speechless	Temporarily incapable of speaking. Speechless with shock.
startled	Excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement. Students startled by the teacher s quiet return.
stunned	So shocked that one is temporarily unable to react; astonished. Lay semiconscious stunned or stupefied by the blow.
stupefied	In a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock. Lay semiconscious stunned or stupefied by the blow.
surprised	Taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment. A surprised expression.
thunderstruck	As if struck dumb with astonishment and surprise. They were thunderstruck by this revelation.
wide-eyed	Fully open or extended.

Usage Examples of "Dumbfounded" as an adjective

• A circle of policemen stood dumbfounded by her denial of having seen the accident.
• Jay explained to a dumbfounded Nick.
• He was utterly dumbfounded.

Associations of "Dumbfounded" (30 Words)

amaze	Surprise (someone) greatly; fill with astonishment. Your ability to speak six languages amazes me.
astonish	Affect with wonder. It astonished her that he was so anxious.
astound	Affect with wonder. Her bluntness astounded him.
baffle	Totally bewilder or perplex. To baffle the noise further I pad the gunwales.
befuddle	Make (someone) unable to think clearly. The logic used to arrive at this conclusion befuddles me.
bemuse	Puzzle, confuse, or bewilder (someone. He was bemused by what was happening.
bewilder	Be a mystery or bewildering to. She was bewildered by his sudden change of mood.
blank	A blank gap or missing part. A blank sheet of paper.
confound	Prove (a theory or expectation) wrong. The inflation figure confounded economic analysts.
confuse	Make (something) more complex or less easy to understand. The constant attention of the young man confused her.
daze	The feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally. His mother s death left him in a daze.
discomfit	Cause to lose one’s composure. He was not noticeably discomfited by her tone.
disconcert	Disturb the composure of; unsettle. The abrupt change of subject disconcerted her.
disorient	Cause to be lost or disoriented. The inconsistencies of the narrative do more than merely disorient and challenge the reader.
embarrass	Cause to be embarrassed cause to feel self conscious. She wouldn t embarrass either of them by making a scene.
faze	Disturb or disconcert (someone. She was not fazed by his show of anger.
flurry	Move in an agitated or confused manner. There was a brief flurry of activity in the hall.
mystify	Make mysterious. Lawyers who mystify the legal system so that laymen find it unintelligible.
obfuscate	Make obscure, unclear, or unintelligible. The new rule is more likely to obfuscate people than enlighten them.
perplex	Make more complicated. She was perplexed by her husband s moodiness.
perplexed	Completely baffled; very puzzled. Perplexed language.
puzzled	Filled with bewilderment. She looked puzzled and angry with him.
sadden	Cause to feel sorrow; make unhappy. I was saddened to see their lack of commitment.
shocked	Struck with fear, dread, or consternation.
stun	Hit something or somebody as if with a sandbag. The man was stunned by a blow to the head.
stupefy	Make dull or stupid or muddle with drunkenness or infatuation. The amount they spend on clothes would appal their parents and stupefy their grandparents.
stupor	A state of near-unconsciousness or insensibility. A drunken stupor.
surprise	Cause to be surprised. I was surprised at his statement.
surprised	Feeling or showing surprise. Surprised by her student s ingenuity.
thwart	Hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of. He was thwarted in his desire to punish Uncle Fred.