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perplexing

adjective

lacking clarity of meaning; causing confusion or perplexity

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Word Facts

Word length
10
Starts with
P
Ends with
G
Contains
ER
Scrabble score
22
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

pɚˈplɛksɪŋ

Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. lacking clarity of meaning; causing confusion or perplexity

    “sent confusing signals to Iraq”

In context

Example Sentences

sent confusing signals to Iraq
perplexing to someone who knew nothing about it
a puzzling statement

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