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Synonyms & Antonyms of puzzled
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
as in bewildered, bemused
Synonyms & Near Synonyms for puzzled
- amazed,
- astonished,
- astounded,
- awed,
- awestruck
- (also awestricken),
- dumbfounded
- (also dumfounded),
- flabbergasted,
- marveling
- (or marvelling),
- openmouthed,
- wondering
Antonyms & Near Antonyms for puzzled
2
as in critical, quizzical
Synonyms & Near Synonyms for puzzled
Antonyms & Near Antonyms for puzzled
- credulous,
- gullible
- (also gullable),
- trustful,
- trusting,
- uncritical,
- unquestioning
puzzled
verbpast tense of puzzle
Synonyms & Antonyms of puzzled (Entry 2 of 2)
to throw into a state of mental uncertainty
- it is the cause of the disease that puzzles doctors
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