perplexing (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /pərˈpleksɪŋ/

Definition

Causing confusion or bewilderment because something is very complicated or difficult to understand.

Examples

• The sudden change in his behavior was perplexing.

• She found the instructions for assembling the furniture surprisingly perplexing.

• Scientists are still trying to understand the perplexing behavior of quantum particles.

How to Use perplexing

perplexing to someone (prepositional phrase)

Causing confusion for a particular person. — "The complex rules of the game were perplexing to the new players."

Synonyms of perplexing

Words with a similar meaning to perplexing:

• confusing
• puzzling
• bewildering
• baffling

Antonyms of perplexing

Words with the opposite meaning to perplexing:

• clear
• straightforward
• obvious

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