perplexity Synonyms

perplexity Meaning

Wordnet

perplexity (n)

trouble or confusion resulting from complexity

Webster

perplexity (n.)

The quality or state of being perplexed or puzzled; complication; intricacy; entanglement; distraction of mind through doubt or difficulty; embarrassment; bewilderment; doubt.

perplexity Sentence Examples

  1. The enigmatic riddle caused utter perplexity among the scholars.
  2. The labyrinthine network of streets filled visitors with a sense of bewilderment and perplexity.
  3. The sudden disappearance of the witness left us in a state of utter perplexity.
  4. The intricate instructions for assembling the device brought forth a look of perplexity on my face.
  5. The complexity of the equation filled me with a sense of perplexity and doubt.
  6. The enigmatic smile on the stranger's lips left me in a state of perplexity and intrigue.
  7. The unexpected twist in the plot created an undercurrent of perplexity throughout the audience.
  8. The ambiguous wording of the legal document left room for interpretation and perplexity.
  9. The contradictory statements of the witnesses caused a sense of profound perplexity in the courtroom.
  10. The paradoxical nature of the situation left me in a quagmire of perplexity and confusion.

FAQs About the word perplexity

trouble or confusion resulting from complexityThe quality or state of being perplexed or puzzled; complication; intricacy; entanglement; distraction of mind thr

confusion, fog, discomfort, puzzlement,bewilderment, head-scratching, maze, embarrassment, confusedness, distress

confidence, certainty, conviction, assurance,certainty, conviction, confidence, assurance, certitude, sureness

The enigmatic riddle caused utter perplexity among the scholars.

The labyrinthine network of streets filled visitors with a sense of bewilderment and perplexity.

The sudden disappearance of the witness left us in a state of utter perplexity.

The intricate instructions for assembling the device brought forth a look of perplexity on my face.