puzzled (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈpʌzld/

Definition

Confused because you do not understand something.

Examples

• She looked at him with a puzzled expression.

• I'm puzzled as to why he would say that.

• The sudden silence left everyone feeling puzzled.

How to Use puzzled

puzzled by (prepositional phrase)

Confused because of a specific thing or situation. — "The team was puzzled by the unexpected results."

puzzled as to (prepositional phrase)

Confused about the reason or manner of something. — "She was puzzled as to why he had not replied."

Synonyms of puzzled

Words with a similar meaning to puzzled:

• confused
• bewildered
• perplexed
• baffled

Antonyms of puzzled

Words with the opposite meaning to puzzled:

• clear
• certain
• understanding

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