Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
puzzlement
noun
/ˈpʌz.əl.mənt/
Definition
A state of confusion or bewilderment, often arising from a difficult problem or a perplexing situation.
Examples
- Her puzzlement was evident when she saw the tricky math problem on the exam.
- The children looked at each other in puzzlement after hearing the strange news.
- He expressed his puzzlement over the unexpected decision made by the committee.
Meaning
Puzzlement refers to the mental condition of being puzzled, where one struggles to understand something or finds it challenging to comprehend what is happening.
Synonyms
- confusion
- bewilderment
- perplexity
- mystification
- consternation
