as in baffled
faced with difficulty or uncertainty about what to say, think, or do
the convoluted instructions for calibrating a high-definition television will leave many consumers utterly perplexed
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as in complicated
to make complex or difficult
let's not perplex the issue further with irrelevant concerns
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as in puzzled
to throw into a state of mental uncertainty
the question perplexed me
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Recent Examples of perplexed
Kwasi Gyamfi Asiedu and Sara Swann, Austin American-Statesman, 8 June 2024
Margot Robbie is still perplexed why Babylon didn’t get a good reception from moviegoers.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 27 Nov. 2024
Merriman was also among those who were left perplexed by the production’s quality.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 18 Nov. 2024
However, this is our third season interacting with Jacqueline in some capacity, and I am left more perplexed than ever about her function on this show and relationship with Mia.
—Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 27 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
At an Omaha Beach event honoring the 80th Anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Dr. Jill Biden quickly escorts Joe Biden away leaving a seemingly perplexed French President Emmanuel Macron to honor WW2 veterans alone.
—Kwasi Gyamfi Asiedu and Sara Swann, Austin American-Statesman, 8 June 2024
Margot Robbie is still perplexed why Babylon didn’t get a good reception from moviegoers.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 27 Nov. 2024
Merriman was also among those who were left perplexed by the production’s quality.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 18 Nov. 2024
However, this is our third season interacting with Jacqueline in some capacity, and I am left more perplexed than ever about her function on this show and relationship with Mia.
—Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 27 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perplexed
Adjective
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The most interesting aspect that came out of that time with him — besides a green light to make the movie — was that Bob also was a little baffled about the events that went down in the course of our movie.Seth Abramovitch, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2024
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Murphy made the remark during an interview with WNYC as the public and lawmakers remain baffled over the source of the large drones.Greg Norman, Fox News, 12 Dec. 2024
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Some customers have been left bewildered at a venue that contains a total of 21 signs across its grounds, according to reporting from news agency SWNS.Maureen Mackey, Fox News, 25 Oct. 2024
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The clip received more than 3,900 shares and 4.1 million views on X. In the footage a young girl dressed in pink walks along the chilled aisle of a superstore, throwing products as bewildered customers look on.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
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Many people get confused by these forms which contain code and jargon that rarely offer a clear explanation of anything.Steve Weisman, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Many were left confused as to how or why the Yankees couldn't have matched that number to bring the Gold Glove first baseman to the Bronx.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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“Perplexed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perplexed. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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