perplexity

noun
UK: /pəˈpleks.ə.ti/
US: /pɚˈplek.sə.ti/

  1. The state of being confused and uncertain about something.

    1. The student showed perplexity when faced with the difficult problem.
    2. She looked at the complex instructions with obvious perplexity, unsure how to proceed.

  2. A complicated or confusing situation or thing.

    1. The new regulations are a real perplexity for small businesses.
    2. The causes of the economic crisis remain a significant perplexity for economists worldwide.

Synonyms

confusion bewilderment mystery puzzle

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "perplexity" in English means: The state of being confused and uncertain about something., A complicated or confusing situation or thing..

The phonetic transcription of "perplexity" is /pəˈpleks.ə.ti/ in British English and /pɚˈplek.sə.ti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "perplexity": confusion, bewilderment, mystery, puzzle.

Example usage of "perplexity": "The student showed perplexity when faced with the difficult problem.". More examples on the page.