puzzled

[ˈpʌzld]

puzzled Definition

• 1. unable to understand; perplexed
• 2. having or showing confusion or bewilderment

Using puzzled: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "puzzled" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I was puzzled by his strange behavior.

• Example

  She gave him a puzzled look.

• Example

  The instructions left me feeling puzzled.

• Example

  He looked at the puzzle with a puzzled expression.

puzzled Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for puzzled

• confused
• bewildered
• perplexed
• mystified
• baffled

Antonyms for puzzled

• clear
• understandable
• comprehensible

Phrases with puzzled

• puzzled expression

  a facial expression that shows confusion or bewilderment

  Example

  She had a puzzled expression on her face when she saw the strange object.

• puzzled by something

  confused or uncertain about something

  Example

  I'm still puzzled by his sudden departure.

• puzzled over something

  to think about something carefully in order to understand it

  Example

  We spent hours puzzling over the difficult problem.

📌

Summary: puzzled in Brief

'Puzzled' [ˈpʌzld] is an adjective that describes a state of confusion or bewilderment. It is often used to describe a person who is unable to understand something or is uncertain about a situation, as in 'I was puzzled by his strange behavior.' The term can also be used to describe a facial expression, as in 'She had a puzzled expression on her face when she saw the strange object.'