perplexed
adjective
per·plexed
pər-ˈplekst 
1
: filled with uncertainty : puzzled
2
: full of difficulty
Synonyms
Examples of perplexed in a Sentence
He gave her a perplexed look.
The explanation left me thoroughly perplexed.
Recent Examples on the Web
The other lesson, which may baffle or inspire American fans, is that even the most perplexed of continents can put its calamities on hold, briefly avert its gaze from dark political futures, and have itself a ball.
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Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 29 June 2024
Some are natural cycles in the planet's climate – others are scientific oddities that have perplexed scientists.
—Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 5 June 2024
Although Campbell and Ratner have legitimate reasons to be dismayed at the direction of the U.S.-Chinese relationship, their Chinese counterparts may be equally disillusioned with, and probably more perplexed by, the United States.
—Wang Jisi, Foreign Affairs, 14 June 2018
At first, Elverum was a bit perplexed by the offer.
—Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 18 June 2024
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Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 29 June 2024
Some are natural cycles in the planet's climate – others are scientific oddities that have perplexed scientists.
—Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 5 June 2024
Although Campbell and Ratner have legitimate reasons to be dismayed at the direction of the U.S.-Chinese relationship, their Chinese counterparts may be equally disillusioned with, and probably more perplexed by, the United States.
—Wang Jisi, Foreign Affairs, 14 June 2018
At first, Elverum was a bit perplexed by the offer.
—Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 18 June 2024
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“Perplexed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/perplexed. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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