perplexed
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adjective \-ˈplekst\Definition of PERPLEXED
1
: filled with uncertainty : puzzled
2
: full of difficulty
— per·plexed·ly \-ˈplek-səd-lē, -ˈplekst-lē\ adverb
See Examples of PERPLEXED
- He gave her a perplexed look.
- The explanation left me thoroughly perplexed.
First Known Use of PERPLEXED
15th century
Related to PERPLEXED
- Synonyms
- baffled, confounded, hard-pressed, nonplussed (also nonplused), hard put
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