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puzzlement
[/ˈpʌzəlmənt/]
noun
pl: puzzlements
perplexidade
1.
The state of being confused or bewildered; a feeling of being puzzled
There was a look of puzzlement on her face when she saw the strange device.
Havia uma expressão de perplexidade no rosto dela quando viu o dispositivo estranho.
2.
Something that is confusing or difficult to understand; a puzzle or enigma
The sudden disappearance remained a puzzlement to investigators.
O desaparecimento repentino permaneceu uma perplexidade para os investigadores.
Synonyms
confusion
bewilderment
perplexity
mystification
bemusement
enigma
mystery
Antonyms
clarity
understanding
comprehension
certainty
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
perplexidade
Most commonly used term
General Brazilian
confusão
More colloquial alternative
Portugal
perplexidade
Standard usage
Portugal
desconcerto
More formal, literary alternative
Related Idioms & Phrases
a puzzlement to someone: algo que deixa alguém perplexo
in puzzlement: com expressão de confusão
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