people who are frustrated and perplexed; the children's faces clearly expressed the frustration of the baffled'
baffled (n.)
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment; obviously bemused by his questions; bewildered and confused; a cloudy and confounded philosopher; just a mixed-up kid; she felt lost on the first day of school
[ Syn: befuddled , bemused , bewildered , confounded , confused , lost , mazed , mixed-up , at sea ]