Perplex: meaning, definitions and examples

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perplex

[ pəˈplɛks ]

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feeling

To cause someone to feel confused or puzzled.

Synonyms

baffle, bewilder, confuse

Examples of usage

He was perplexed by the strange situation.
The complicated instructions perplexed the students.
The unexpected turn of events left her feeling perplexed.

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expression

Completely baffled; very puzzled.

Synonyms

baffled, confused, puzzled

Examples of usage

She had a perplexed expression on her face.
The perplexed look on his face indicated his confusion.

Translations

Translations of the word "perplex" in other languages:

🇵🇹 perplexo

🇮🇳 हैरान

🇩🇪 verwirrt

🇮🇩 bingung

🇺🇦 збентежений

🇵🇱 zdezorientowany

🇯🇵 困惑した

🇫🇷 perplexe

🇪🇸 perplejo

🇹🇷 şaşkın

🇰🇷 당황한

🇸🇦 مرتبك

🇨🇿 zmatený

🇸🇰 zmätený

🇨🇳 困惑

🇸🇮 zmeden

🇮🇸 ruglaður

🇰🇿 абдыраған

🇬🇪 გაბნეული

🇦🇿 çaşqın

🇲🇽 perplejo

Word origin

The word 'perplex' originated from the Latin word 'perplexus', which means 'interwoven, entangled'. It entered English in the 15th century with the meaning 'bewilder, confuse'. Over time, 'perplex' has retained its essence of causing confusion or puzzlement in various contexts.