perplexed Synonyms

perplexed Meaning

Wordnet

perplexed (a)

full of difficulty or confusion or bewilderment

Webster

perplexed (imp. & p. p.)

of Perplex

Webster

perplexed (a.)

Entangled, involved, or confused; hence, embarrassd; puzzled; doubtful; anxious.

perplexed Sentence Examples

  1. The inexplicable disappearance of the entire town left the investigators perplexed.
  2. Emily was perplexed by the ambiguous instructions in the cryptic letter.
  3. The CEO's sudden decision to resign perplexed the entire board of directors.
  4. The intricate pattern of the ancient runes perplexed the archaeologist, who had never encountered anything like it before.
  5. The unusual behavior of the dog perplexed its owner, who had always known it to be docile and friendly.
  6. The magician's astonishing illusion left the audience perplexed and wondering how it was possible.
  7. The convoluted plot of the novel perplexed the readers, leaving them struggling to unravel the mystery.
  8. The conflicting evidence in the case perplexed the jury, making it difficult for them to reach a verdict.
  9. The child's vivid imagination perplexed his parents, who were amazed by his ability to create elaborate stories and characters.
  10. The sudden change in her best friend's personality left her perplexed and filled with unease.

FAQs About the word perplexed

full of difficulty or confusion or bewildermentof Perplex, Entangled, involved, or confused; hence, embarrassd; puzzled; doubtful; anxious.

confused,baffled, bewildered, flustered, put to it,embarrassed, hard put, at a loss, nonplussed, confounded

composed, composed,undaunted, undaunted, untroubled, untroubled,unfazed, unfazed,

The inexplicable disappearance of the entire town left the investigators perplexed.

Emily was perplexed by the ambiguous instructions in the cryptic letter.

The CEO's sudden decision to resign perplexed the entire board of directors.

The intricate pattern of the ancient runes perplexed the archaeologist, who had never encountered anything like it before.