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US
/pɝˈpɫɛksɪŋ/
]
[ UK /pəplˈɛksɪŋ/ ]
[ UK /pəplˈɛksɪŋ/ ]
ADJECTIVE
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lacking clarity of meaning; causing confusion or perplexity
perplexing to someone who knew nothing about it
a puzzling statement
sent confusing signals to Iraq
How To Use perplexing In A Sentence
- As with all Dizzy games, Crystal Kingdom is jam-packed with perplexing puzzles to solve.
- This raises perplexing issues, and not just about what you're dealing with in the here and now. Times, Sunday Times
- The programme which was apparently enclosed with that letter is a perplexing document.
- All who remember this "beatitude" will be helped to solve many perplexing problems of dress, diet, play, education, philanthropy, morals, and civics. Civics and Health
- The role of the judge advocate is a perplexing one.
- Her performance as waitress/dancer is perplexingly bad. The Sun
- Even more perplexing is a page in the Mets 'media guide that outlines plans for a new stadium by 2004. USA TODAY Latest news
- The bicycles obstructing the way, the unloved and unwashed stair carpet, the large and perplexing stain on the elderly wallpaper.
- The choice to invert his moniker is a perplexing one.
- We will find times like these difficult and perplexing. Beat Stress