puzzled
word · lemma: puzzle
Definition
Feeling confused because you do not understand something, or something doesn’t make sense.
Usage & Nuances
'Puzzled' is informal to neutral and often describes a mild or brief confusion. Common collocations: 'look puzzled', 'seem puzzled', 'puzzled expression'. 'Puzzled' is less intense than 'bewildered' or 'perplexed'.
Spanish: confundido - desconcertadoPortuguese (BR): confuso - intrigadoPortuguese (PT): confuso - intrigadoChinese (Simplified): 困惑的 - 迷惑的Chinese (Traditional): 困惑的 - 迷惑的Hindi: हैरान - उलझन मेंArabic: مرتبك - حائرBengali: বিমূঢ় - বিভ্রান্তRussian: озадаченныйJapanese: 困惑したVietnamese: bối rốiKorean: 당황한 - 어리둥절한Turkish: şaşkınUrdu: حیران - الجھن میںIndonesian: bingung
Example Sentences
She looked puzzled when I asked her the question.
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I was puzzled by the strange noise.
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The children were puzzled by the difficult math problem.
basic
He gave me a puzzled look when I mentioned her name.
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After reading the instructions, I was still puzzled about what to do next.
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Everyone looked puzzled when the lights suddenly went out.
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