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Puzzled: meaning, definitions and examples

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puzzled

 

[ หˆpสŒzld ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

feeling or expressing confusion or uncertainty

Feeling puzzled can be frustrating as you try to make sense of something that doesn't quite add up. It's a state of mind where you feel unsure and perplexed, searching for answers or solutions.

Synonyms

baffled, bewildered, confused, perplexed

Examples of usage

  • I was puzzled by the unexpected turn of events.
  • She had a puzzled expression on her face as she tried to figure out the riddle.
  • The instructions were so unclear that they left me feeling puzzled.
  • I could see the puzzled look in his eyes as he tried to understand the complex problem.
  • The mysterious disappearance of the key left everyone puzzled.
Context #2 | Verb

to confuse or perplex someone

When you puzzle someone, you cause them to feel confused or uncertain about something. It involves creating a sense of mystery or difficulty that challenges their understanding.

Synonyms

baffle, confuse, mystify, perplex

Examples of usage

  • The magician's tricks puzzled the audience.
  • Her cryptic message puzzled her friends.
  • The strange behavior of the cat puzzled the owner.
  • His unexpected reaction puzzled everyone in the room.
  • The riddle puzzled even the brightest minds.

Translations

Translations of the word "puzzled" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น confuso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเฅˆเคฐเคพเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช verwirrt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bingung

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฑะตะฝั‚ะตะถะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zdezorientowany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ›ฐๆƒ‘ใ—ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท perplexe

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ confundido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸaลŸkฤฑn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‹นํ™ฉํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุชุญูŠุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zmatenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zmรคtenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ›ฐๆƒ‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zmeden

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ruglaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะฐั‚ะฐัา›ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ‘แƒœแƒ”แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รงaลŸqฤฑn

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ confundido

Etymology

The word 'puzzled' originated from the Middle English word 'pusillen' meaning 'bewildered' or 'perplexed'. Over time, it evolved to 'puzzle' in the 16th century, with the current form 'puzzled' emerging in the 17th century. The concept of feeling puzzled has been a common human experience throughout history, as people encounter challenges or mysteries that require mental effort to solve.

See also: puzzledly, puzzlement, puzzler, puzzling, puzzlingly.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,845 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.