Perplexing Meaning

/pɚˈplɛksɪŋ/
C1

Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.

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adjThat causes perplexity.

"utterly perplexing"

verbpresent participle and gerund of perplex

Sami asked Layla a perplexing question.
Tom asked me a perplexing question.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The detective found the case ____ because the clues did not match any known pattern.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The detective found the case deeply ____ because the evidence pointed in contradictory directions.

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CEFR Practice Quiz
The detective found the case ____ because the clues did not match any known pattern.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The detective found the case deeply ____ because the evidence pointed in contradictory directions.

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