Perplexingly: meaning, definitions and examples
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perplexingly
[ pəˈplɛksɪŋli ]
used to describe something in a confusing or puzzling manner
In a perplexing or confusing way; causing confusion or puzzlement.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The instructions were written perplexingly, making it difficult to assemble the furniture.
- She looked at him perplexingly, trying to understand his cryptic message.
describing something that causes confusion or puzzlement
Causing confusion or puzzlement; difficult to understand or explain.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The perplexingly complex puzzle challenged even the most experienced solvers.
- His perplexingly vague explanation left us with more questions than answers.
Translations
Translations of the word "perplexingly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 perplexamente
🇮🇳 भ्रमित करने वाला
🇩🇪 verwirrenderweise
🇮🇩 dengan membingungkan
🇺🇦 збентежено
🇵🇱 zaskakująco
🇯🇵 困惑させるように (konwaku saseru yō ni)
🇫🇷 de manière perplexe
🇪🇸 perplejamente
🇹🇷 şaşırtıcı bir şekilde
🇰🇷 당혹스럽게 (danghogseureobge)
🇸🇦 بشكل محير
🇨🇿 zmateně
🇸🇰 zmätene
🇨🇳 令人困惑地 (lìng rén kùnhuò de)
🇸🇮 zmedeno
🇮🇸 ruglingslega
🇰🇿 абыржыған түрде
🇬🇪 დაბნეულად (dabneulad)
🇦🇿 çaşdırıcı şəkildə
🇲🇽 perplejamente
Word origin
The word 'perplexingly' is derived from the adjective 'perplexing,' which has its roots in the Middle English word 'perplex,' meaning 'bewilder, confuse.' The suffix '-ly' is added to form the adverb 'perplexingly,' indicating a manner that causes confusion or puzzlement. The use of 'perplexingly' dates back to the 16th century, where it was employed to describe situations or actions that were confusing or difficult to understand.
See also: perplex, perplexed, perplexing, perplexity.