perplexed
adjective
per·plexed
pər-ˈplekst 
1
: filled with uncertainty : puzzled
2
: full of difficulty
Synonyms of perplexed
Examples of perplexed in a Sentence
He gave her a perplexed look.
The explanation left me thoroughly perplexed.
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But much like with the Belichick snub, NFL fans were as perplexed about Kraft being left off the ballot as well.
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Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 3 Feb. 2026
The five-time major champion remains perplexed by the poa annua greens and settled for a 68 on the easier North to make the cut on the number.
—Dallas Morning News, 30 Jan. 2026
Giannis is perplexed as to why.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Fallon, slightly perplexed and towering over Williams, awaits instruction.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 12 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for perplexed
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“Perplexed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/perplexed. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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