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perplexity

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun perplexity has 1 sense
  1. perplexity - trouble or confusion resulting from complexity
    --1 is a kind of
    confusion, mental confusion, confusedness, disarray
    --1 has particulars:
     mystery, enigma, secret, closed book; tangle, snarl, maze; dilemma, quandary

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Perplexity

Description:

Perplexity refers to the state of being confused or puzzled, especially when faced with a difficult or intricate matter.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Senses/Usages:

1. Mental Confusion:

In this sense, perplexity implies a state of bewilderment or mental uncertainty, often caused by a complicated problem or situation.

Example sentence: The complex math problem left him in a state of utter perplexity.

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2. Incomprehensibility:

This sense of perplexity refers to something that is difficult or impossible to understand.

Example sentence: The dense philosophical text was filled with such convoluted arguments that it only increased my perplexity.

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3. State of Being Puzzled:

Perplexity can also describe a state of being puzzled or uncertain, often due to a lack of clear or concise information.

Example sentence: The ambiguous instructions led to a great deal of perplexity among the participants.

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