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perplexed


per·plexed

adj \-ˈplekst\

Definition of PERPLEXED

1
: filled with uncertainty : puzzled
2
: full of difficulty
— per·plexed·ly \-ˈplek-səd-lē, -ˈplekst-lē\ adverb
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Examples of PERPLEXED

  1. He gave her a perplexed look.
  2. The explanation left me thoroughly perplexed.

First Known Use of PERPLEXED

15th century

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