1) The Mystery of the Malfunctioning Computer confounded me for seven years, but Detective McEaghen solved the case with relative ease.
2) How am I supposed to log on to this confounded thing?
By Celine
Confounded
Used as an intensifier, and placed like an adjective. It literally means "confused" or "foiled". As slang, it is equivalent to "danged" or "darned". Used mostly in the southern U.S. and in Scotland.
Dagnabbit, where in the Sam Hill did you get that frickin' piece of crud? Get the confounded thing out of here!
By Abbi
Confound It!
Used to express surprise, frustration or anger. Term that can be used as a non-offensive replacement for damn it or goddamn it.