perplexed — Completely confused and unable to understand something. Feeling puzzled or bewildered by a difficult situation or problem.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Completely confused and unable to understand something. Feeling puzzled or bewildered by a difficult situation or problem.
Pronunciation (IPA): /pərˈplekst/
Korean meaning: 당황한, 어리둥절한
Korean pronunciation: 퍼-플렉스트 (강세: 플렉)
Example Sentences
- The student looked perplexed when the teacher explained quantum physics using pizza analogies.
- I was perplexed by my cat's decision to sleep in a shoebox instead of its expensive bed.
- The tourists were perplexed by the complex subway map.
perplexed
ADJECTIVE//pərˈplekst//
Completely confused and unable to understand something. Feeling puzzled or bewildered by a difficult situation or problem.
Completely confused and unable to understand something. Feeling puzzled or bewildered by a difficult situation or problem.
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Perplexed by magic, hexed by chaos, thoroughly vexed!
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Origin
From Latin perplexus, meaning 'entangled' or 'confused,' which combines the idea of being thoroughly twisted or intertwined.
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“The student looked perplexed when the teacher explained quantum physics using pizza analogies.”
“I was perplexed by my cat's decision to sleep in a shoebox instead of its expensive bed.”
“The tourists were perplexed by the complex subway map.”
“She gave me a perplexed stare when I said I don't like chocolate.”
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