perplexed
adjective
per·plexed
pər-ˈplekst 
1
: filled with uncertainty : puzzled
2
: full of difficulty
Examples of perplexed in a Sentence
He gave her a perplexed look.
The explanation left me thoroughly perplexed.
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Air Mail, 29 Mar. 2025
Despite this return, her limited appearances on WWE television, consisting of only two matches, have left fans perplexed and curious about her current status.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
LaCroix shared a series of Instagram posts announcing the launch, and the reception has been, well, a little perplexed.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2025
Fans were a bit perplexed in the comments of the video.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
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“Perplexed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/perplexed. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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