perplexed
adjective
per·plexed
pər-ˈplekst 
1
: filled with uncertainty : puzzled
2
: full of difficulty
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Examples of perplexed in a Sentence
He gave her a perplexed look.
The explanation left me thoroughly perplexed.
Recent Examples on the Web
The audience is guided through the park (from near Spreckels Lake to Portals of the Past), following a perplexed and often indignant little Alice (a charming portrayal by Regina León in bloomers and pinafore) and the perpetually tardy White Rabbit (Britt Lauer).
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Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 22 May 2024
Scott Sills' friends say they were equally perplexed.
—Tracy Smith, CBS News, 18 May 2024
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Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 22 May 2024
Scott Sills' friends say they were equally perplexed.
—Tracy Smith, CBS News, 18 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for perplexed
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“Perplexed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/perplexed. Accessed 1 Jun. 2024.
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