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/
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.
The visitors looked perplexed by the six identical doors.
Even the smartest students looked perplexed by the difficult puzzle. (❓ Confusion + 🤔 Cannot Figure Out → Perplexed)
The students were perplexed by the complex problem until they understood the next step.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin perplexus, meaning 'entangled' or 'confused,' which combines the idea of being thoroughly twisted or intertwined.
Breakdown
per- (thoroughly/completely) + plex- (to weave/entangle) + -ed (past participle suffix)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“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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