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perplexed

[per-plekst] / pərˈplɛkst /
ADJECTIVE
confused
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Everything went perfectly that day - except for his half-time interview, which left French broadcasters perplexed.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

But being up close like this, I saw something that both captivated and perplexed me.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 2, 2026

The December slump has perplexed investors, given that the final month of the year is historically one of the strongest in terms of stock performance, with an average gain of around 1.4%.

From Barron's • Dec. 22, 2025

There are anomalies in the labor market, which are leaving people like your son feeling perplexed.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 15, 2025

Sara had a perplexed look and turned to Monty.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti




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