perplexity

Example Sentences

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“From someone who’s been here,” she finished simply, not understanding my perplexity.

From Literature

In some cases, such as the dollar, price action has followed the usual playbook but the real perplexity lies in U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal

Most amusing is the creators’ sincere perplexity at their creations being taken seriously.

From The Wall Street Journal

The mainstream press expressed perplexity at his embrace of an Irish cultural identity "despite being born and raised in England".

From BBC

The performances, too, are more likenesses than full characterizations, which, admittedly, is wholly in keeping with the perplexities being dramatized.

From Los Angeles Times