Puzzledly: meaning, definitions and examples

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puzzledly

 

[ ˈpʌzldli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

adverb used to describe a state of confusion or bewilderment

In a puzzled manner; with a confused or bewildered expression.

Synonyms

bewilderedly, confusedly.

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Word Description / Examples
puzzledly

Used when someone is trying to understand something but is unable to do so, usually looking or feeling puzzled.

  • She looked at the complicated math problem puzzledly
confusedly

Used in situations where someone is generally unsure or unclear about something, often resulting in a lack of direction or understanding.

  • He searched confusedly through his notes, hoping to find the answer
bewilderedly

Best used when someone is extremely confused and doesn't know what to do, often feeling overwhelmed.

  • After hearing the unexpected news, he stared at her bewilderedly

Examples of usage

  • She looked at him puzzledly, trying to make sense of his strange behavior.
  • The dog tilted its head puzzledly when it heard a strange noise.

Translations

Translations of the word "puzzledly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 perplexamente

🇮🇳 हैरान होकर

🇩🇪 verwirrt

🇮🇩 bingung

🇺🇦 збентежено

🇵🇱 zmieszany

🇯🇵 困惑して

🇫🇷 déconcerté

🇪🇸 perplejo

🇹🇷 şaşkın

🇰🇷 당황하여

🇸🇦 مرتبك

🇨🇿 zmateně

🇸🇰 zmätene

🇨🇳 困惑地

🇸🇮 zmedeno

🇮🇸 ruglað

🇰🇿 абдырап

🇬🇪 გაფიქრებული

🇦🇿 çaşqınlıqla

🇲🇽 perplejo

Etymology

The word 'puzzledly' is derived from the adjective 'puzzled', which dates back to the early 18th century. The suffix '-ly' is added to the adjective 'puzzled' to form the adverb 'puzzledly'. The term has been used to describe a state of confusion or bewilderment for centuries, reflecting the human experience of encountering perplexing situations.

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