Perplexing Meaning
/pɚˈplɛksɪŋ/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjThat causes perplexity.
"utterly perplexing"
verbpresent participle and gerund of perplex
Sentence Examples
Sami asked Layla a perplexing question.
Tom asked me a perplexing question.
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.