puzzled — Feeling confused or unable to understand something clearly. Being in a state of bewilderment or perplexity about a particular situation or problem.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Feeling confused or unable to understand something clearly. Being in a state of bewilderment or perplexity about a particular situation or problem.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpʌzəld/
Korean meaning: 당황한, 어리둥절한
Korean pronunciation: 퍼-즐드 (강세: 퍼)
Example Sentences
- The cat looked puzzled when it saw its reflection in the mirror for the first time.
- I'm puzzled by how my socks keep disappearing in the washing machine.
- The students were puzzled by the professor's explanation of the theory.
puzzled
ADJECTIVE//ˈpʌzəld//
Feeling confused or unable to understand something clearly. Being in a state of bewilderment or perplexity about a particular situation or problem.
Feeling confused or unable to understand something clearly. Being in a state of bewilderment or perplexity about a particular situation or problem.
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He guzzled coffee but stayed muzzled, completely puzzled by the case!
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Origin
From the verb 'puzzle' which appeared in the 16th century, originally meaning 'to bewilder or confuse.' The exact origin is uncertain, but it may be related to 'pose' meaning 'to place or present a difficult question.'
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“The cat looked puzzled when it saw its reflection in the mirror for the first time.”
“I'm puzzled by how my socks keep disappearing in the washing machine.”
“The students were puzzled by the professor's explanation of the theory.”
“She gave me a puzzled look when I started speaking in French.”
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