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perplexed
adjective per·plexed \-ˈplekst\
: unable to understand something clearly or to think clearly
Full Definition of PERPLEXED
1
: filled with uncertainty : puzzled
2
: full of difficulty
— per·plexed·ly \-ˈplek-səd-lē, -ˈplekst-lē\ adverb
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First Known Use of PERPLEXED
15th century
Related to PERPLEXED
- Synonyms
- baffled, confounded, hard-pressed, nonplussed (also nonplused), hard put
PERPLEXED Defined for Kids
perplexed
adjective per·plexed \pər-ˈplekst\
Definition of PERPLEXED for Kids
: unable to understand something clearly or to think clearly
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