How to Use perplexed in a Sentence

perplexed

adjective
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  • He gave her a perplexed look.
  • The explanation left me thoroughly perplexed.
  • For the record, most of the characters in the show seem perplexed by Sam's ire.
    — Rebecca Farley, refinery29.com, 4 May 2018
  • Carvel, a bit perplexed, was fine with that but asked why.
    — Andrew Mahoney, BostonGlobe.com, 30 June 2022
  • Some of the few tourists who make the trip from Kuala Lumpur, less than an hour’s drive away, are a little perplexed, too.
    — James Hookway, WSJ, 14 Oct. 2018
  • But while all are impressed by the power of these new tools, many are still perplexed about where to start.
    — Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 12 May 2023
  • That’s why Washington has seemed so perplexed over the past 10 days.
    — Carl Hulse, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2017
  • Slink is a little perplexed at how many steps there seem to be on this staircase.
    — Eric Limer, Popular Mechanics, 31 July 2015
  • Then make room for the next guest before your perplexed host is tempted to explain that the treat was not meant for you.
    — Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 26 Oct. 2023
  • But in the Facebook post, the rescue group noted that the appearance of the dolphin on the beach left them perplexed.
    — Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 24 July 2023
  • Tanya Peterson might be the most perplexed of all — and with good reason.
    — Heather Knight, SFChronicle.com, 3 July 2020
  • When asked how live rounds could have made their way onto the Rust set, Fox remained perplexed.
    — Chris Lee, Vulture, 30 Nov. 2021
  • This trick even makes the same outfit appear new again and again—and can thus save us many a perplexed minute in the morning in front of the closet.
    — Madeline Dangmann, Glamour, 24 July 2023
  • Farmers are perplexed, the cops are confused, and the crooks are getting richer.
    — Richard Deitsch, SI.com, 28 May 2017
  • Feeling perplexed about how to wear them during the hotter months?
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 15 June 2023
  • About a year after her injury, perplexed doctors sent her to Mass Eye and Ear.
    — Popular Science, 21 Jan. 2020
  • Adalpe seemed perplexed that his home had not taken on more water.
    — Laura McKnight, NOLA.com, 30 Aug. 2017
  • This left Al Lobo, who lives just up the road on Euclid Heights, somewhat perplexed with the proceedings.
    — Thomas Jewell, cleveland.com, 29 June 2019
  • Receiver Josh Gordon, who was in the midst of a three-month rehab stay at the time, was equally perplexed.
    — Mary Kay Cabot, cleveland.com, 28 Dec. 2017
  • Just look at the stock market, where perplexed investors have been sending stocks on a wild ride in August.
    — Washington Post, 17 Aug. 2019
  • Strong support is delivered by David Benoit and Rob Lindley as the perplexed new owners of the opera house.
    — Tom Titus, Daily Pilot, 15 July 2019
  • Baker says she was left perplexed by the turn of events at a time when the prosecution seemed to be doing so well.
    — Eric Andersson, Peoplemag, 14 July 2024
  • Some of the singers, like Flamingo and Flower, were a breeze to crack, while others, like Butterfly and Tree, left us perplexed.
    — Rachel Yang, EW.com, 24 Oct. 2019
  • That leaves me perplexed, both about the lack of buzz and the lack of promotion of these two shows from their respective broadcasters.
    — Peter Bright, Ars Technica, 1 Feb. 2018
  • Raiders coach Jon Gruden looked perplexed and miffed Monday night, and not just with his football team.
    — Josh Peter, USA TODAY, 5 Oct. 2021
  • But so well did the Turpins tell their story to themselves, that Louise Turpin, 49, seemed perplexed when police arrived, Capt.
    — Anchorage Daily News, 17 Jan. 2018
  • The union team sat at tables in front of a collection of red balloons, many with sad, perplexed or angry faces drawn on them.
    — Leslie Postal, orlandosentinel.com, 23 Oct. 2019
  • But for those of us who are a bit perplexed about Smart’s quarterback usage against Florida, that’s the whole point.
    — Dan Wolken, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 2021
  • While Eaton thrived in Tokyo, Huston looked perplexed, struggling to seventh.
    — Les Carpenter, Washington Post, 29 July 2024
  • Though other cops are vomiting after taking one look at the tableau, Lois only looks vaguely perplexed.
    — Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 25 Sep. 2024

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