Synonyms of perplexed
Examples of perplexed in a Sentence
He gave her a perplexed look.
The explanation left me thoroughly perplexed.
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Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026
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Reporters at the press conference, perplexed, asked Trump about the gap.
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Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026
Levy masters one hilarious perplexed comedic reaction after another as Nicky, a closeted pastor with a zany, highly dysfunctional family.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2026
Billie looks perplexed, but clearly Joe is working on Irene somehow, as Irene is hanging on his every word.
—Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Apr. 2026
Reporters at the press conference, perplexed, asked Trump about the gap.
—David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 10 Mar. 2026
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“Perplexed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/perplexed. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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