perplexed

Example Sentences

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The official he first informs of this is plainly perplexed as to how such contact was made, but careful not to complain.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

The 27-year-old Kelly was furious with the 49th-minute decision, booting a wall in the tunnel on his exit, while manager Luciano Spalletti wore a perplexed look on the sidelines.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

Another former employee, who gave her name only as Wong, said she felt unhappy and perplexed on the day the Apple Daily closed.

From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Dec. 15, 2025

He peers at the remainder of my chips cupped in my left hand, as if wondering what they are, so perplexed is his expression.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali