Puzzled
Puzzled adjective - Filled with bewilderment.
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Synonyms for Puzzled
Startled and puzzled are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Startled" instead the word "Puzzled" as an adjective or a verb.
Startled
Startled adjective - Excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement.
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Synonyms for Startled
Puzzled and startled are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Puzzled" instead the word "Startled" as an adjective or a verb.
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- confused and puzzled
- confused and startled
- overwhelmed and puzzled
- overwhelmed and startled
- shocked and puzzled
- shocked and startled
- stunned and puzzled
- stunned and startled
- bewildered and puzzled
- bewildered and startled
- disconcerted and puzzled
- disconcerted and startled
- perplexed and puzzled
- perplexed and startled
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