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
While some social media commentators were left feeling perplexed at the name, Knowles has spoken at length about the history of her family’s name, most recently during her appearance on Heather Thomson’s In My Heart podcast in 2020.
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Kyle Denis, Billboard, 20 Mar. 2024
The actors wore dresses with floating straps which instantly perplexed viewers and netizens alike.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2024
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Kyle Denis, Billboard, 20 Mar. 2024
The actors wore dresses with floating straps which instantly perplexed viewers and netizens alike.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2024
See all Example Sentences for perplexed
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Word History
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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The first known use of perplexed was
in the 15th century
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“Perplexed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/perplexed. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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