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 crowd is mesmerized — and perplexed — by the song's eerily contemporary lyrics.
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Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 14 May 2024
Some were left perplexed and even outraged by the admission, while others were frankly relieved.
—Kimberley Dadds, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2024
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Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 14 May 2024
Some were left perplexed and even outraged by the admission, while others were frankly relieved.
—Kimberley Dadds, Vogue, 17 Apr. 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 20 May. 2024.
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