adjective
A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. In this case, 'perplexed' is an adjective that describes someone who is confused or puzzled.
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The professor looked perplexed by the student's question during the lecture.
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I'm completely perplexed by this math problem, can you help me?
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I was so perplexed by the movie's ending, I had to watch it again to understand.
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Her mind was a maze of thoughts, leaving her feeling perplexed and lost.