Puzzled

/ˈpʌz.əld/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To confuse or baffle someone.

The challenging riddle puzzled the contestants.

To think hard about something to find a solution or answer.

She puzzled over the clues left in the treasure hunt.

adjective

Confused or unable to understand something.

She looked puzzled when the teacher explained the complex math problem.

Perplexed or bewildered, often due to a lack of clarity or understanding.

He was puzzled by the strange behavior of his dog.

Having difficulty understanding something that is not clear or straightforward.

The instructions were so vague that I felt completely puzzled.

The word 'puzzled' comes from the verb 'puzzle', which means to be in a state of perplexity or confusion.

puzzled look

A facial expression showing confusion or uncertainty.

puzzled over

To think carefully about something that is difficult to understand.

puzzle

A game or problem designed to test ingenuity or knowledge.

muddle

To mix up in a confused or disordered manner.

Totally lost.

After hearing that explanation, I felt totally lost.

In the dark.

I was in the dark about what was happening.