perplexed Synonyms & Antonyms
/pɚˈplɛkst/
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Perplexed as an Adjective
1
Confused or puzzled.
The scientists were perplexed by the new discovery.
2
Bewildered.
3
Entangled; labyrinthine.
Perplexed as a Verb
1
simple past and past participle of perplex
2
To cause to feel baffled; to puzzle.
3
To involve; to entangle; to make intricate or complicated.
4
To plague; to vex; to torment.
Perplexed in a Sentence
The scientists were perplexed by the new discovery.
Word Forms & Grammar
perplexed (comparative more perplexed, superlative most perplexed)
perplexed
Words That Rhyme With Perplexed
Perplexed: Key Facts
| Part of speech | adjective, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /pɚˈplɛkst/ |
| Meaning | Confused or puzzled |
| Comparative / superlative | more perplexed, most perplexed |