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perplexed

adjective per·plexed \-ˈplekst\

: unable to understand something clearly or to think clearly

Full Definition of PERPLEXED

: filled with uncertainty : puzzled

: full of difficulty

— per·plexed·ly \-ˈplek-səd-lē, -ˈplekst-lē\ adverb

See perplexed defined for English-language learners

15th century

Synonyms: baffled, confounded, hard-pressed, nonplussed (also nonplused), hard put

PERPLEXEDLY Defined for Kids

adjective per·plexed \pər-ˈplekst\

: unable to understand something clearly or to think clearly

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