Definition of Perplexity

a confused mental state

Examples of Perplexity in a sentence

He was confused by her words so he stared at her in perplexity.  🔊

When the teacher saw the looks of perplexity on her students’ faces, she knew they hadn’t understood the concept.  🔊

The professor stared in perplexity at the student’s illegible handwriting.  🔊

After the stranger gave me an unexpected hug, I gawked at her in perplexity.  🔊

Noticing the woman’s look of perplexity, the police officer asked her if she was lost.  🔊

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