noun
puzzlement
Puzzlement (noun) means a feeling of confusion when you cannot understand something.
noun
1
A feeling of confusion when you cannot understand something.
"The puzzlement caused by the complex system led to great anger."
2
Something that is hard to understand or explain.
"The diary contains plenty of small puzzlements."
— Alex Mindlin, 1924, Through an Ancestor’s Eyes (2007)
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Etymology
Formed from puzzle and -ment.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for puzzlement
cement
element
clement
movement
pavement
tenement
inclement
abatement
amusement
statement
agreement
excrement
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of puzzlement?
"puzzlement" (noun) means a feeling of confusion when you cannot understand something.
What is another word for puzzlement?
Other words for "puzzlement" include bemusement, obfuscation, befuddlement, bafflement, bewilderment, mystification.
What are the different meanings of puzzlement?
"puzzlement" has 2 main meanings: 1. A feeling of confusion when you cannot understand something; 2. Something that is hard to understand or explain.
