🔄 Synonyms of "Perplexing"
3 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.
💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Perplexing"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| confusing | difficult to understand; not clear as lacking order, chaotic, etc. |
| puzzling | Difficult to understand or explain; enigmatic or confusing; perplexing. |
| unclear | Not clearly or explicitly defined. |
| baffling | Puzzling, perplexing, bewildering. |
| baffled | Thoroughly confused, puzzled |
| bemused | perplexed and bewildered |
| confused | (of a person) unable to think clearly or understand |
| surprising | Causing surprise. |
| astounding | That astounds or astound. |
| disconcerting | Tending to cause discomfort, uneasiness or alarm. |
| astonishing | Causing astonishment. |
| disquieting | Causing mental trouble or anguish; upsetting; making uneasy. |
| disturbing | Causing distress or worry; upsetting or unsettling. |
| stunning | (informal) Exceptionally beautiful or attractive. |
| upsetting | Causing upset; distressing, unsettling, hurtful. |
| startling | Likely to startle; surprising; shocking. |
| shocking | Inspiring shock; startling. |
| embarrassing | Causing embarrassment; leading to a feeling of uncomfortable shame or self-consciousness. |
| appalling | Extremely unfavorable; terrible. |
| disappointing | Causing disappointment. |
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