Flummoxery

Pronunciation: /ˈfɫəmɔksˈɝˈwaɪ/

Flummoxery (noun)

  1. Confusing or silly actions that make people feel puzzled or unable to understand what is happening.
  2. A situation where someone is very confused and cannot think clearly because things are unclear or unexpected.

Examples

  • Her flummoxery made everyone pause and reread the instructions.
  • The manager’s flummoxery confused the team during the meeting.