Perplexity

Synonyms of perplexity

• confusion
• bewilderment
• puzzlement

Antonyms of perplexity

• understanding
• certainty
• clarity

Collocations of perplexity

deep perplexity

Frequency: 70 %

He was in deep perplexity about which job offer to accept.

utter perplexity

Frequency: 60 %

Her sudden disappearance left us in utter perplexity.

confusion and perplexity

Frequency: 50 %

The conflicting information only added to our confusion and perplexity.

mystifying perplexity

Frequency: 40 %

The sudden appearance of the strange object caused a sense of mystifying perplexity.

intellectual perplexity

Frequency: 30 %

The complex philosophical question led to intellectual perplexity among the students.

Idiomatic Expressions for perplexity

• Phrase: Perplexity of choice
  Meaning: Difficulty in making a decision due to confusion
  Usage: She faced a perplexity of choice when trying to choose a college to attend.