Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
perplexing
adjective
/pərˈplɛksɪŋ/
Definition
Causing confusion or uncertainty; difficult to understand or solve.
Examples
- The perplexing riddle took hours to solve.
- She found the teacher’s explanation to be perplexing.
- His motives were perplexing, leaving everyone guessing.
Meaning
Perplexing refers to something that is puzzling or creates a sense of bewilderment. It can describe situations, problems, or questions that are hard to figure out.
Synonyms
- confusing
- bewildering
- mysterious
- puzzling
- enigmatic
