Meaning of the word stumped in English

What does stumped mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

stumped

US /stʌmpt/
UK /stʌmpt/

Adjective

unable to answer a question or solve a problem because it is too difficult

Example:
I was completely stumped by the last question on the exam.
The detective was stumped by the lack of clues.