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Definition of puzzled - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
confused feelingfeeling or showing confusion or not understanding something
- She looked puzzled by the strange question.
- The students were puzzled by the unexpected exam question.
- He stood puzzled in the doorway, unsure where to go.
Expressions with puzzled
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extremely confused or baffled
She was puzzled to death by the complex instructions.
look at someone with a confused or questioning face
She gave him a puzzled look when he said that.
Origin of puzzled
English, puzzle (confuse) + -ed (suffix)
Terms with puzzled included in their meaning
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perplex
cause someone to be puzzled or bewildered
manner of action
in a way that shows not understanding or being puzzled
unclear situation
making people feel puzzled or unsure what is happening
curiosity
mental activity of questioning or being puzzled
confusion
feel confused or puzzled about something
confusion
thoroughly confused or puzzled by something
emotional state
state of being confused or puzzled
cause confusion
make someone feel very confused or puzzled
perplexed
confused or puzzled
uncertainty
cause someone to feel uncertain or puzzled
confusion
state of being confused or puzzled
emotion
confused or puzzled by something
confusion
state of being confused or puzzled
confusion
puzzled by a situation or statement
confusion
state of being confused or puzzled
confusion
confused or puzzled about something
confusion
cause someone to feel confused or puzzled
emotion
in a confused or puzzled manner
expression
appearing confused or puzzled
confusion
state of being confused and puzzled
confusion
confused or puzzled by something
acr: I Don't Even Know
phrase used when someone is unsure or puzzled
emotion
confused or puzzled in thought
confusion
cause someone to feel confused or puzzled
View all translations of puzzled
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- French:perplexe, ...
- German:verwirrt, ...
- Italian:perplesso, ...
- Spanish:perplejo, ...
- Portuguese:confuso, ...
- Chinese:困惑的, ...
- Japanese:困惑した, ...
- Arabic:مُحْتار, ...
- Hebrew:נָבוֹךְ, ...
- Russian:озадаченный, ...
- Ukrainian:спантеличений, ...
- Hindi:भ्रमित, ...
Definition of puzzle - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
brain teasergame or problem designed to test ingenuity or knowledge
- She solved the crossword puzzle in the morning paper..
2.
gamesquestion or problem difficult to solve
- The math puzzle stumped the entire class.
3.
mysteryperson or thing hard to understand
- He remains a puzzle to his colleagues.
Verb
1.
confusetr. cause someone to feel confused or perplexedtr.
- The question puzzled the students.
2.
ponderintr. think deeply to understand or solve somethingintr.
- She puzzled over the math problem for hours.
Images of puzzle
game or problem designed to test ingenuity or knowledge
Expressions with puzzle
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try to understand something confusing
He puzzled over the cryptic message left on his desk.
find the answer or meaning by thinking hard
She tried to puzzle out the strange message.
solve a confusing problem with effort
He puzzled through the mystery of the missing keys.
situation that is very hard to understand
The mystery was like a Chinese puzzle.
crucial piece of information or solution
The key to the puzzle was hidden in the first chapter of the book.
single part of jigsaw puzzle
I found the last piece of a puzzle under the table.
individual parts that make up a whole
Each clue is just pieces of the puzzle.
cause confusion or difficulty in understanding
The math problem was a puzzle to the students.
cause confusion or be hard to understand for someone
It's a puzzle to me why she quit without saying goodbye.
very complex and confusing situation or thing
The case was a mystery wrapped in a puzzle.
something extremely difficult to understand or explain
The ancient manuscript is a puzzle wrapped in a mystery.
very mysterious or complex situation or problem
The case was an enigma wrapped in a puzzle.
situation extremely difficult to understand or solve
The investigation was a puzzle wrapped in an enigma.
something extremely complex or difficult to understand
The ancient manuscript was a riddle wrapped in a puzzle.
word game with intersecting words based on clues
She enjoys solving a crossword puzzle every morning.
large puzzle designed to be assembled on the floor
The children enjoyed putting together the floor puzzle in the living room.
puzzle with interlocking pieces forming a picture
She completed the jigsaw puzzle in two hours.
part of a larger problem or situation
This clue is just a piece of the puzzle in solving the mystery.
any cube-shaped puzzle
The store sells various puzzle cubes for all ages.
game with interlocking pieces forming a picture
He completed the 1000-piece puzzle game in a day.
puzzle containing another puzzle within it
The escape room had a puzzle inside a puzzle.
small shaped part of a jigsaw that fits with others to form picture
She found the missing puzzle piece under the couch.
box that can only be opened by solving a puzzle
The puzzle box required solving a riddle to open.
south american tree with sharp leaves and a tall trunk
The monkey puzzle tree grows tall with sharp leaves.
Origin of puzzle
Unknown, possibly from Middle English poselen (to bewilder)
Examples of puzzle in a sentence
He enjoys the challenge of a good puzzle on weekends. The crossword puzzle kept her busy all afternoon. Solving the puzzle required a lot of patience. The ancient manuscript is a puzzle to historians. Her motives are a puzzle to everyone around her. Her unexpected answer puzzled everyone in the room.
The magician's trick puzzled the audience completely. He puzzled over the cryptic message all night. They puzzled through the complex instructions together.
View all translations of puzzle
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- French:casse-tête, déconcerter, ...
- German:Rätsel, verwirren, ...
- Italian:enigma, confondere, ...
- Spanish:rompecabezas, desconcertar, ...
- Portuguese:enigma, confundir, ...
- Chinese:谜题, 困惑, ...
- Japanese:パズル, 困惑させる, ...
- Arabic:لُغْز, حَيَّرَ, ...
- Hebrew:חִידָה, לְבַלְבֵּל, ...
- Russian:головоломка, озадачивать, ...
- Ukrainian:головоломка, спантеличити, ...
- Hindi:पहेली, उलझन में डालना, ...
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