perplexed

adjective
UK: /pəˈplekst/
US: /pərˈplekst/

  1. Feeling confused and slightly worried because you do not understand something

    1. I am so perplexed by this math problem!
    2. The student was perplexed by the novel's ambiguous ending and its unresolved themes.

  2. Showing confusion or an inability to understand something; puzzled.

    1. He looked perplexed at my question.
    2. The professor wore a perplexed expression as he reviewed the unexpected research results.

Synonyms

baffled bewildered confused
perplexed verb

  1. Past simple and past participle of perplex.

    1. The sudden change perplexed him.
    2. She was perplexed by the missing evidence and the lack of clear motives in the case.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "perplexed" in English means: Feeling confused and slightly worried because you do not understand something, Showing confusion or an inability to understand something; puzzled..

The phonetic transcription of "perplexed" is /pəˈplekst/ in British English and /pərˈplekst/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "perplexed": baffled, bewildered, confused.

Example usage of "perplexed": "I am so perplexed by this math problem!". More examples on the page.