perplexed

[ per-plekst ]

/ pərˈplɛkst /

SEE SYNONYMS FOR perplexed

adjective

bewildered; puzzled: a perplexed state of mind.

complicated; involved; entangled.

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Origin of perplexed

1350–1400; Middle English perplex confused (<Latin perplexus;see per-, complex) + -ed²

OTHER WORDS FROM perplexed

per·plex·ed·ly

[per-plek-sid-lee], /pərˈplɛk sɪd li/, adverbper·plex·ed·ness, nounself-per·plexed, adjectiveun·per·plexed, adjective

Words nearby perplexed

perpetuate, perpetuity, perphenazine, Perpignan, perplex, perplexed, perplexity, per pro., per procurationem, perp walk, perquisite

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In fact, a number of officers were perplexed that religious freedom was considered to be a serious issue within the service.
U.S. Air Force: Swear to God—or Get Out|Dave Majumdar|September 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
A young Martin, perplexed by this, asked his parents for an explanation.
Bigotry Is Back, 60 Years After Brown v. Board of Education|Dean Obeidallah|May 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But little has perplexed me in recent years quite so much as the supposed miracle that is Soylent.
Doc Says No to Soylent|Russell Saunders|May 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But after the fifth consecutive call—the vibration interrupting my conversation with perplexed hosts—I politely stepped away.
On the Hunt for Treviño Morales, Zetas Leader|Alfredo Corchado|August 6, 2013|DAILY BEAST

The New York Times also quoted Diana Buttu, an Arab-Israeli lawyer who said she was perplexed that Kerry sounded so upbeat.
Why Cautious Optimism is the Right Approach to Kerry's Efforts|Alan Elsner|July 2, 2013|DAILY BEAST
I was too surprised, too perplexed, too—well, afraid of hurting her.
The Confession|Mary Roberts Rinehart
Northrup was perplexed by the growing intelligence in the face across the table.
At the Crossroads|Harriet T. Comstock
The only circumstance that perplexed them, was their not arriving at the bottom of the stairs.
Vathek|William Beckford
Ronald's face softened, but the perplexed frown on his face was still there.
The Weight of the Crown|Fred M. White
Doctor Nicholas Wiseman had never been so perplexed in his life.
Sharing Her Crime|May Agnes Fleming

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