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Perplexing

Verb / pɜ:ˈpleksɪŋ / Another word for perplexing — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The definition of perplexing is causing confusion or puzzlement.

Synonyms & similar words

complicate simplify mystify stick gravel vex puzzling confusing baffle stupefy flummox beat amaze get puzzle pose dumbfound bewilder nonplus perplex confusing mystifying bewildering puzzling baffling complicated troublesome intricate knotty difficult challenging problematic enigmatic abstruse obscure muddled unclear ambiguous perplexed confounded

Example sentences

  1. The maze was perplexing, and I couldnt find my way out.
  2. The riddle was so perplexing that nobody could solve it.
  3. The instructions for the game were perplexing, and we had to ask for help.
  4. The map was perplexing, and we got lost in the city.
  5. The mystery novel had a perplexing plot that kept me guessing until the end.

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