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(per-plex-ing) 3 syllables

Definition

adjective. causing confusion or uncertainty.

Example Sentence

Her presence here was perplexing.

More Example Sentences

His explanation was perplexing and hard to follow.

Synonyms

confusing; puzzling; baffling

Antonyms

clear; simple; obvious

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Rhymes

  • flexing
  • vexing

  • annexing
  • perplexing
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