Meaning of the word confounded in English

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confounded

US /kənˈfaʊn.dɪd/
UK /kənˈfaʊn.dɪd/

Adjective

1.

used for emphasis, especially to express anger or annoyance

Example:
He couldn't find the confounded keys anywhere.
What is that confounded noise?
2.

bewildered; perplexed

Example:
He looked utterly confounded by the sudden question.
The magician left the audience utterly confounded.
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