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    Perplejidad (en. Perplexity)

    /peɾ.ple.xiˈðað/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Confusion or bewilderment due to a complex situation.
    The perplexity of the students increased upon seeing the unexpected exam.
    La perplejidad de los estudiantes aumentó al ver el examen inesperado.
    Uncertainty caused by not knowing how to act.
    His reaction caused perplexity in the group.
    Su reacción causó perplejidad en el grupo.
    Feeling of not fully understanding something.
    The perplexity on his face was evident after the explanation.
    La perplejidad en su rostro era evidente después de la explicación.

    Etymology

    Derives from the Latin 'perplexitas', which means confusion or a state of being complicated.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be in perplexity
    To experience confusion or bewilderment in a specific situation.
    estar en perplejidad
    to cause perplexity
    To provoke astonishment or confusion in others.
    causar perplejidad

    Related Words

    perplexed
    One who is confused or surprised.
    perplejo
    confusion
    A state of disorder or lack of clarity in thought.
    confusión
    to bewilder
    To cause unease or astonishment.
    desconcertar

    Slang Meanings

    Not understanding anything in a situation
    I was left in perplexity when they explained the problem to me.
    Me quedé en perplejidad cuando me explicaron el problema.
    A state of absolute surprise
    His answer left me in total perplexity.
    Su respuesta me dejó en perplejidad total.