1
as in bewildered
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2
as in quizzical
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as in baffled
to throw into a state of mental uncertainty
it is the cause of the disease that puzzles doctors
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for puzzled
Adjective
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Anyone else is likely to emerge unharmed, if a little bewildered that these good-looking but skin-deep figures merited feature treatment.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
22 Jan. 2025 -
Unleashed upon an unsuspecting public in 1977, Eraserhead initially left crowds confused and bewildered.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
16 Jan. 2025
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In a restaurant, therefore, raise a quizzical eyebrow at any risotto that reaches the table in less than twenty-five minutes.—
Anthony Lane,
The New Yorker,
16 Dec. 2024
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Goose is following his path, looking for brains and leaving laughter and quizzical looks behind. Follow me on Twitter or LinkedIn.—
Eric Fuller,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Kelly’s rant on X prompted a rather bemused response from the original show’s star, Melissa Gilbert, who played a young version of author Laura Ingalls Wilder on the show, which ran on NBC from 1974 to 1983.—
Martha Ross,
The Mercury News,
2 Feb. 2025
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Seated in the front row, Kennedy’s wife, actress Cheryl Hines, was seen sporting a bemused smile as Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., peppered her husband with questions.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA TODAY,
31 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Now, European officials are wary of becoming too reliant on SpaceX, and there's broad agreement on the continent that Europe should have the capability to launch its own satellites.—
Stephen Clark,
Ars Technica,
7 Feb. 2025
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Resale platforms may also list tickets, but buyers should be wary and avoid scams and inflated prices.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
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Baker, however, was definitely more surprised than Karagulian.—
Antonia Blyth,
Deadline,
4 Feb. 2025
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No one should be surprised if Hezbollah resorts to such intimidation.—
Hanin Ghaddar,
Foreign Affairs,
4 Feb. 2025
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Doral Mayor Christi Fraga struck a more cautious tone.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
3 Feb. 2025
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The employment sub-index also slumped to the lowest level in nearly five years, as businesses remained cautious amid economic uncertainty.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
3 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Many people get confused by these forms which contain code and jargon that rarely offer a clear explanation of anything.—
Steve Weisman,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Not to be confused with DEI training, skill building is a way to help people improve their communication skills, negotiation style and overall understanding of relevant topics, all while leveling up professionally.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes,
21 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The men are outright paranoid, ducking down alleys or peering out of second-story windows.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
24 Jan. 2025
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His hysterical and paranoid tenor made this easy to dismiss as excuse-making for his difficulties governing in his first term and his myriad legal problems.—
Jeannie Suk Gersen,
The New Yorker,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Puzzled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puzzled. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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