Synonyms for perplexed
pərˈplɛkstper·plexed

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1. perplexedadjective

   full of difficulty or confusion or bewilderment

   "perplexed language"; "perplexed state of the world"

   Antonyms:
   unconfused, unperplexed, unbaffled

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1. perplexedadjective

   Synonyms:
   bewildered, confused, puzzled, disconcerted

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1. List of paraphrases for "perplexed":

   puzzled, bewildered, boggled, confused, stumped, baffled

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1. Michael Lynn:

   Research shows that people tend to take their tipping habits with them, the bigger disparity between what they're used to and the culture they're traveling to, the more perplexed they'll be.

2. Lao-tzu, The Way of Lao-tzu:

   To have little is to possess.To have plenty is to be perplexed.

3. RJ Intindola:

   I must admit that I am always perplexed when reading quotes and other writings that true love should be unconditional. Well, how about betrayal? Shouldn’t that be a condition? It is for me and should be for you.

4. The National Journal:

   As I continued to talk, I could see the executive getting more and more perplexed.

5. Mo Rakib:

   I'm very perplexed as to why the People's Republic of China would want to be on the edges of a neighborhood that is so multi-ethnic, multi-religious. The Muslim community has a large base here, the Muslim community is very linked with each other, regardless of what part of the world we're from. There's always a feeling of affinity from one community to the other based on shared values and shared faith. And that's no different for the Uyghur community.