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puzzled

[ˈpʌzld]

puzzled Definition

  • 1unable to understand; perplexed
  • 2having 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

Antonyms for puzzled

Phrases with puzzled

  • a facial expression that shows confusion or bewilderment

    Example

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

  • confused or uncertain about something

    Example

    I'm still puzzled by his sudden departure.

  • to think about something carefully in order to understand it

    Example

    We spent hours puzzling over the difficult problem.

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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.'

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