Perplexing
Perplexing adjective - Lacking clarity of meaning; causing confusion or perplexity.
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Synonyms for Perplexing
Startling and perplexing are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Startling" instead an adjective "Perplexing".
Startling
Startling adjective - Causing a strong emotional reaction because of unexpectedness.
Usage example: the startling news that my sister will be having a baby
Perplexing and startling are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Perplexing" instead an adjective "Startling".
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Related pairs
- disturbing and perplexing
- disturbing and startling
- upsetting and perplexing
- upsetting and startling
- remarkable and perplexing
- remarkable and startling
- astonishing and perplexing
- astonishing and startling
- strange and perplexing
- strange and startling
- uncommon and perplexing
- uncommon and startling
- surprising and perplexing
- surprising and startling
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