perplexed

Example Sentences

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All the while, the former secretary of state looks on perplexed.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 2, 2026

When she and her family inevitably left town and didn’t stumble upon Charlie Brown and his motley crew, she was perplexed.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 2025

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

When he moved his hand to speak—one hand palm-up, with a perplexed shrug to his shoulders—it was obvious what the meaning was: What are you doing?

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack