Synonyms & related words for dumbfounded

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of dumbfounded — including flabbergasted, dumbstruck, stupefied, thunderstruck, stunned, astounded. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to dumbfounded

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Synonyms for dumbfounded

Common synonyms for dumbfounded include flabbergasted, dumbstruck, stupefied, thunderstruck, stunned, astounded, astonished, aghast — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does dumbfounded come from?

The word dumbfounded breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root found-, from Latin fundo (“pour, confound”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.