CEFR C1

perplexity

noun

Meaning

Perplexity is a state of confusion or uncertainty, especially when something is difficult to understand or decide.

Examples

She looked at the instructions in perplexity.
The sudden change caused real perplexity among the team.

Synonyms: confusion, bewilderment, uncertainty

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perplexity (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /pərˈplɛksəti/

Definition

Perplexity is a state of confusion or uncertainty, especially when something is difficult to understand or decide.

Examples

She looked at the instructions in perplexity.
The sudden change caused real perplexity among the team.

How to Use perplexity

in perplexity (prepositional phrase): while feeling confused — "He stared at the puzzle in perplexity."
cause perplexity (verb phrase): to make people confused — "The missing data caused perplexity."

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