adj B2 Upper-Intermediate Uncommon

puzzled

PUH-zld

Puzzled (adj) means Confused or unable to understand something. Example: “She gave a puzzled look when he mentioned the meeting.”

adj

Confused or unable to understand something.

"She gave a puzzled look when he mentioned the meeting."

How to use puzzled

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishFeeling confused about something you can't quite work out.

Common pairings

puzzled expression puzzled look

more puzzled comparative, most puzzled superlative

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She gave a _____ look when he mentioned the meeting.

What does “puzzled” mean?

The word “puzzled” means confused or unable to understand something. In plain terms, feeling confused about something you can't quite work out.

How do you pronounce “puzzled”?

“Puzzled” is pronounced PUH-zld (/ˈpʌ.zl̩d/ in IPA).

How do you use “puzzled” in a sentence?

Here is “puzzled” used in a sentence: “She gave a puzzled look when he mentioned the meeting.”

What part of speech is “puzzled”?

“Puzzled” is an adjective.

Is “puzzled” a common word?

“Puzzled” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.