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View usage for: (pəʳplekst) adjective [usually verb-link ADJECTIVE]If you are perplexed, you feel confused and slightly worried by something because you do not understand it. She is perplexed about what to do for her daughter. [+ about] Japan's perplexed bankers need not worry. Synonyms: puzzled, confused, stumped, baffled More Synonyms of perplexed perplexed in British English (pəˈplɛkst) adjectiveconfused and worried; at a loss Japan's perplexed bankers need not worry. She is perplexed about what to do for her daughter. perplexed in American English (pərˈplɛkst) adjective1. full of doubt or uncertainty; puzzled 2. hard to understand; confusing Derived forms perplexedly (perˈplexedly) (pərˈplɛksɪdli) adverb Examples of 'perplexed' in a sentenceperplexed I didn't say anything to you at the time, I know: I was very confused and perplexed.I'd have thought --- ' Norrie pushed the strands of hair into place, looking perplexed.Certainly without enthusiasm, and without much interest, Francis was also mildly perplexed.asked Pug, genuinely perplexed at Nakor's latest revelation. In other languagesperplexed British English: perplexed ADJECTIVE If you are perplexed, you feel confused and slightly worried by something because you do not understand it. She is perplexed about what to do for her daughter. - American English: perplexed
- Brazilian Portuguese: perplexo
- Chinese: 困惑不解的
- European Spanish: perplejo
- French: perplexe
- German: verblüfft
- Italian: perplesso
- Japanese: 当惑した
- Korean: 당혹스러워 하는
- European Portuguese: perplexo
- Latin American Spanish: perplejo
She is perplexed about what to do for her daughter. Synonyms baffled mixed up confounded mystified fazed Additional synonymsDefinition stupefied or confused, as through alcoholic drink I was befuddled with drink. Synonyms confused, upset, puzzled, baffled, at sea, bewildered, muddled, dazed, perplexed, taken aback, intoxicated, disorientated, disorganized, muzzy (informal), groggy (informal), flummoxed, woozy (informal), at sixes and sevens, fuddled, inebriated, thrown off balance, discombobulated (informal), not with it (informal), not knowing if you are coming or going Definition puzzled or confused He was looking at the boys with a bemused expression. Synonyms puzzled, stunned, confused, stumped, baffled, at sea, bewildered, muddled, preoccupied, dazed, perplexed, mystified, engrossed, clueless, stupefied, nonplussed, absent-minded, flummoxed, half-drunk, fuddledSome shoppers look bewildered by the variety of goods on offer. Synonyms confused, surprised, stunned, puzzled, uncertain, startled, baffled, at sea, awed, muddled, dizzy, dazed, perplexed, disconcerted, at a loss, mystified, taken aback, speechless, giddy, disorientated, bamboozled (informal), nonplussed, flummoxed, at sixes and sevens, thrown off balance, discombobulated (informal) Additional synonymsDefinition lacking a clear understanding of something People are confused about what they should eat to stay healthy. Synonyms bewildered, puzzled, baffled, at sea, muddled, dazed, perplexed, at a loss, taken aback, disorientated, muzzy (informal), nonplussed, flummoxed, at sixes and sevens, thrown off balance, discombobulated (informal), not with it (informal), not knowing if you are coming or going Definition speechless with amazement I stood there dumbfounded. Synonyms amazed, stunned, astonished, confused, overcome, overwhelmed, staggered, thrown, startled, at sea, dumb, bewildered, astounded, breathless, confounded, taken aback, speechless, bowled over (informal), gobsmacked (British, slang), flabbergasted (informal), nonplussed, lost for words, flummoxed, thunderstruck, knocked sideways (informal), knocked for six (informal) The leaders were flummoxed by the suggestion. Synonyms baffled, confused, puzzled, stumped, foxed, at sea, bewildered, at a loss, mystified, stymied, bamboozled (informal), nonplussedI'm afraid I'm a little muddled. I don't know where to begin. Synonyms bewildered, confused, at sea, dazed, perplexed, disoriented, stupefied, befuddledDefinition perplexed Patricia was totally nonplussed by Coyne's behaviour. Synonyms taken aback, stunned, confused, embarrassed, puzzled, astonished, stumped, dismayed, baffled, bewildered, astounded, confounded, perplexed, disconcerted, mystified, fazed, dumbfounded, discomfited, flummoxed, discountenanced I must confess I was stumped for a moment. Synonyms baffled, perplexed, at a loss, floored (informal), at sea, stymied, nonplussed, flummoxed, brought to a standstill, uncertain which way to turn, at your wits' end |