Pronunciation: /pərˈplɛksəti/
noun a state of being confused or puzzled
A1 I looked at the math problem with perplexity.
A2 The instructions were written in a way that caused perplexity for the students.
B1 The complexity of the legal jargon led to a sense of perplexity among the jurors.
B2 The scientist's groundbreaking research findings were met with both fascination and perplexity.
C1 The philosophical debate left the audience in a state of deep perplexity.
C2 The artist's abstract painting evoked a sense of perplexity and wonder in viewers.
adjective perplexed or puzzled
A1 The children looked at the puzzle with perplexity.
A2 She stared at the map in perplexity, unsure of which direction to go.
B1 The instructions for assembling the furniture left me in a state of perplexity.
B2 The complex mathematical problem caused great perplexity among the students.
C1 The novel's ambiguous ending left readers in a state of perplexity.
C2 The scientist's groundbreaking research led to a new level of perplexity in the field of astrophysics.
formal The perplexity of the situation left the researchers scratching their heads.
informal I'm completely lost in the perplexity of this math problem.
slang The perplexity of the new video game had me feeling like a noob.
figurative The perplexity of love can often lead to heartache and confusion.
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