👉 Bafflement is a state of being surprised, startled or perplexed by something unexpected. It can also refer to feeling disappointed or frustrated when one expects something to be different from what they had expected. Bafflement can occur in various contexts such as in literature, where it refers to the surprise and shock experienced by characters who are initially unaware of an event or situation. For example, a character might feel bafflement when they discover that their friend has actually been cheating on them, which is something