Meaning & Definition of word "Puzzled"

Puzzled

/ˈpʌz.əld/

1. To confuse or baffle someone.
- Example: The challenging riddle puzzled the contestants.
2. To think hard about something to find a solution or answer.
- Example: She puzzled over the clues left in the treasure hunt.

1. Confused or unable to understand something.
- Example: She looked puzzled when the teacher explained the complex math problem.
2. Perplexed or bewildered, often due to a lack of clarity or understanding.
- Example: He was puzzled by the strange behavior of his dog.
3. Having difficulty understanding something that is not clear or straightforward.
- Example: 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.

Meaning: Totally lost.

● Example Sentence: After hearing that explanation, I felt totally lost.

Meaning: In the dark.

● Example Sentence: I was in the dark about what was happening.