perplexe — meaning in English

English meaning

• baffled adj Completely confused or unable to understand something.
• nonplussed adj Unsure how to act or respond; bewildered, perplexed.
• perplexed adjective Confused and unable to understand something.
• puzzled adj Confused or unable to understand something.
• stumped adj Confused and unable to find an answer or solution.

Senses

perplexe is used for these senses in English:

• baffled Thoroughly confused, puzzled
• bemused deeply thoughtful; preoccupied
• bemused perplexed and bewildered
• nonplussed Unsure how to act or respond; bewildered, perplexed. [from early 17th c.]
• perplexed Confused or puzzled.
• puzzled Confused or perplexed.

nonplussed — full definition

1. adj Unsure how to act or respond; bewildered, perplexed.
2. adj Unaffected, unfazed; unimpressed.

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