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puzzlement

Puzzlement (noun) means the confusing state of being puzzled; bewilderment.

noun
1
The confusing state of being puzzled; bewilderment.
2
A puzzle; something baffling.
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Etymology

From puzzle + -ment.

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What is the meaning of puzzlement?

"puzzlement" (noun) means the confusing state of being puzzled; bewilderment.

What are the different meanings of puzzlement?

"puzzlement" has 2 main meanings: 1. The confusing state of being puzzled; bewilderment; 2. A puzzle; something baffling.

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