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be puzzled

VERB

doubt

Synonyms

STRONGEST

distrust hesitate impugn suspect

STRONG

challenge demur disbelieve discredit dispute fear fluctuate imagine insinuate misgive mistrust query scruple surmise vacillate waver

WEAK

be apprehensive of be curious be dubious be in a quandary be uncertain be undetermined call in question give no credence harbor suspicion have qualms misdoubt not buy read differently shilly-shally skepticize smell a rat take dim view of wonder at

Antonyms

STRONGEST

trust

STRONG

agree answer believe go along remain stay

WEAK

be certain not question rely

VERB

misdoubt

Synonyms

WEAK

be apprehensive of be curious be dubious be in a quandary be uncertain be undetermined call in question challenge demur disbelieve discredit dispute distrust fear fluctuate give no credence harbor suspicion have one's doubts have qualms hesitate imagine impugn insinuate misgive mistrust not buy query question read differently scruple shilly-shally skepticize smell a rat surmise suspect take dim view of vacillate waver wonder wonder at

Example Sentences

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While some might be puzzled by Apple’s new approach, marketing experts say that this is exactly the type of marketing Gen-Z responds to.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

One certainly hopes they are wrong, and voters will continue to be puzzled as to why they're being told to be scared about the personal business of strangers.

From Salon • Oct. 28, 2024

They will also be puzzled how a clear handball by Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard in the first half was missed by the officials and VAR.

From BBC • Dec. 23, 2023

Those outside Awadis’ orbit might be puzzled as to how he can draw such a large crowd.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 5, 2022

If they could get out of sight, their pursuers might be puzzled, for the rain and the failing light would make tracking difficult.

From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams

be puzzled

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