perplex

verb
UK: /pəˈpleks/
US: /pərˈpleks/

  1. To confuse and worry someone slightly; to puzzle.

    1. The question did perplex me for a while, I must admit.
    2. His sudden change of attitude continues to perplex his closest friends and family.

  2. To make something complicated and difficult to understand.

    1. This case will perplex even the most experienced detective.
    2. The conflicting evidence began to perplex the investigators, leading them in circles.

Synonyms

mystify confound bewilder baffle puzzle
perplex adjective

  1. Confused or puzzled; feeling uncertain.

    1. I am perplex by his actions today.
    2. She looked perplex when I explained the situation to her thoroughly.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "perplex" in English means: To confuse and worry someone slightly; to puzzle., To make something complicated and difficult to understand..

The phonetic transcription of "perplex" is /pəˈpleks/ in British English and /pərˈpleks/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "perplex": mystify, confound, bewilder, baffle, puzzle.

Example usage of "perplex": "The question did perplex me for a while, I must admit.". More examples on the page.