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Perplexity is the state of being perplexed, bewildered, or confused. It can also mean something that causes confusion or entanglement. See synonyms, examples, and word history of perplexity.
PERPLEXITY definition: 1. a state of confusion or a complicated and difficult situation or thing: 2. a state of confusion…. Learn more.
PERPLEXITY meaning: 1. a state of confusion or a complicated and difficult situation or thing: 2. a state of confusion…. Learn more.
Definition of perplexity noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Perplexity definition: the state of being perplexed; confusion; uncertainty.. See examples of PERPLEXITY used in a sentence.
- Dictionaryperplexity/pəˈplɛksɪti/
noun
- 1. inability to deal with or understand something: "she paused in perplexity" Similar
- 2. an entangled state: archaic "the dense perplexity of dwarf palm, garlanded creepers, glossy undergrowth"
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Perplexity is confusion that results from something being complicated. The instruction manuals for computer components might put a look of perplexity on your face.