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Meaning of puzzled
The primary meaning of the word "puzzled" is being unable to understand or explain something.
Etymology of puzzled
The word "puzzled" comes from the verb "puzzle", which originated in the 15th century from the Old French word "pusler", meaning to bewilder or perplex
Historically, the word has been used to describe a state of being confused or bewildered, often due to a lack of understanding or information
Synonyms
perplexed
baffled
bewildered
confused
disconcerted
flummoxed
mystified
nonplussed
vexed
astonished
astounded
dumbfounded
flabbergasted
stunned
surprised
shocked
amazed
confounded
dismayed
disoriented
lost
muddled
addled
befogged
fuddled
bedeviled
harassed
plagued
tormented
troubled
harassed
beset
bothered
irritated
annoyed
frustrated
exasperated
Definitions
- Feeling completely baffled or perplexed
- * Unable to understand or explain something
- * Having a puzzled expression, typically with a furrowed brow
Usage Examples
- I was puzzled by the math problem and couldn't figure it out
- * She looked puzzled, trying to recall the name of the book
- * The detective was puzzled by the lack of evidence at the crime scene
Antonyms
clear
lucid
straightforward
obvious
evident
apparent
understandable
intelligible
comprehensible
transparent
straightforward
simple
easy
effortless
uncomplicated
untroubled
unruffled
serene
tranquil
calm
composed
collected
assured
confident
self-assured
self-confident