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perplexed

adjectivegeneral usecommon/pɨɾˈplɛksu/per·ple·xo

Definition

Confused, indecisive, or not knowing what to think or do in the face of something unexpected or incomprehensible.

“He was perplexed by the unexpected news.”

“Faced with the question, he remained perplexed and silent.”