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.
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Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2024
What started as a simple discussion has only grown more convoluted, leaving everyone more perplexed than ever.
—Bill Bruno, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
The starters looked perplexed as their bench cleared in the final minutes.
—Brian Sampson, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
If the thought leaves you totally perplexed, take a look at these 14 lavender color decorating ideas from design pros.
—Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 17 Sep. 2024
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“Perplexed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/perplexed. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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