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perplexing
adjective
Lacking clarity of meaning; causing confusion or perplexity
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pɚˈplɛksɪŋ
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adjective
Lacking clarity of meaning; causing confusion or perplexity
“Sent confusing signals to Iraq”
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Sent confusing signals to Iraq
Perplexing to someone who knew nothing about it
A puzzling statement
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