Perplexing and Puzzlement

Perplexing

Perplexing adjective - Lacking clarity of meaning; causing confusion or perplexity.
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Synonyms for Perplexing

Puzzlement and perplexing are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Puzzlement" instead a noun "Perplexing".

Puzzlement

Puzzlement noun - A state of mental uncertainty.

Perplexing and puzzlement are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Perplexing" instead a noun "Puzzlement".

Nearby Words: puzzle, puzzling, puzzled, puzzler

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