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The mind of man has perplexed itself with many hard questions. Is space infinite, and in what sense? Is the material world infinite in extent, and are all places within that extent equally full of matter? Do atoms exist or is matter infinitely divisible?
James C. Maxwell

Meaning of "perplexed" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF PERPLEXED

perplexed  [pəˈplɛkst] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PERPLEXED

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Perplexed is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES PERPLEXED MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of perplexed in the English dictionary

The definition of perplexed in the dictionary is confused and worried.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PERPLEXED


ciphertext
ˈsaɪfəˌtɛkst
context
ˈkɒntɛkst
deflexed
dɪˈflɛkst
Euronext
ˈjʊərəʊˌnɛkst
hypertext
ˈhaɪpəˌtɛkst
inflexed
ɪnˈflɛkst
intertext
ˈɪntəˌtɛkst
next
nɛkst
pretext
ˈpriːtɛkst
retroflexed
ˈrɛtrəʊˌflɛkst
sexed
sɛkst
sext
sɛkst
subtext
ˈsʌbˌtɛkst
teletext
ˈtɛlɪˌtɛkst
text
tɛkst
unflexed
ʌnˈflɛkst
unsexed
ʌnˈsɛkst
Urtext
ˈuːrtɛkst
vexed
vɛkst
videotext
ˈvɪdɪəʊˌtɛkst

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PERPLEXED

perpetualism
perpetualist
perpetuality
perpetually
perpetuance
perpetuate
perpetuation
perpetuator
perpetuities
perpetuity
perphenazine
Perpignan
perplex
perplexedly
perplexedness
perplexer
perplexing
perplexingly
perplexities
perplexity

WORDS THAT END LIKE PERPLEXED

boxed
fixed
flummoxed
indexed
invexed
letterboxed
mixed
overtaxed
prefixed
ready-mixed
relaxed
transfixed
unannexed
undersexed
unindexed
unmixed
untaxed
unvexed
well-fixed
well-mixed

Synonyms and antonyms of perplexed in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «PERPLEXED»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «perplexed» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of perplexed

Translation of «perplexed» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PERPLEXED

Find out the translation of perplexed to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of perplexed from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «perplexed» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

困惑不解的
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

perplejo
570 millions of speakers

English

perplexed
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

हैरान
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

حيرة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

недоумевали
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

perplexo
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

কিংকর্তব্যবিমূঢ়
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

perplexe
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Bingung
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

verblüfft
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

当惑した
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

당혹스러워 하는
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Bingung
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

lộn xộn
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

குழப்பமடைவதுடன்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

गोंधळलेला
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

çapraşık
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

perplesso
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

zakłopotany
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

дивувалися
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

perplex
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

αμηχανία
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

verleë
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

förvirrad
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

rådvill
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of perplexed

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PERPLEXED»

The term «perplexed» is quite widely used and occupies the 40.572 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PERPLEXED» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about perplexed

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9 QUOTES WITH «PERPLEXED»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word perplexed.
1
Lascelles Abercrombie
There is only one thing which can master the perplexed stuff of epic material into unity; and that is, an ability to see in particular human experience some significant symbolism of man's general destiny.
2
Albert Barnes
The Bible, as a revelation from God, was not designed to give us all the information we might desire, nor to solve all the questions about which the human soul is perplexed, but to impart enough to be a safe guide to the haven of eternal rest.
3
Brian Ferneyhough
I'm perplexed, though, by your application of the term 'negative' to my figural imagery.
4
James C. Maxwell
The mind of man has perplexed itself with many hard questions. Is space infinite, and in what sense? Is the material world infinite in extent, and are all places within that extent equally full of matter? Do atoms exist or is matter infinitely divisible?
5
Rachel Nichols
I love dessert. All kinds. But there's something about ice cream that makes me happy. I am drawn to its simplicity. I am perplexed by the endless supply of constantly growing flavor options. And I am always in the mood for sprinkles and a sugar cone.
6
Moshe Sharett
A reprisal of this magnitude... has never been carried out before. I paced back and forth in my room perplexed and completely depressed, feeling helpless.
7
Robert Louis Stevenson
Quiet minds cannot be perplexed or frightened but go on in fortune or misfortune at their own private pace, like a clock during a thunderstorm.
8
Anne Sullivan
I cannot explain it; but when difficulties arise, I am not perplexed or doubtful. I know how to meet them.
9
Ali ibn Abi Talib
He who busies himself with things other than improvement of his own self becomes perplexed in darkness and entangled in ruin. His evil spirits immerse him deep in vices and make his bad actions seem handsome.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PERPLEXED»

Discover the use of perplexed in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to perplexed and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Guide of the Perplexed
This edition contains extensive introductions by Shlomo Pines and Leo Strauss, a leading authority on Maimonides.
Moses Maimonides, 2010
2
A Guide For The Perplexed
E F Schumacher asserts that it is the task of philosophy to provide a map of life and knowledge which exhibits the most important features of life in their proper prominence.
E F Schumacher, 2011
3
Beckett: A Guide for the Perplexed
This guide offers students reading Beckett a clear starting point from which to confront some of the most difficult plays and novels produced in the twentieth century, texts which often appear to work on the very edge of meaninglessness.
Jonathan Boulter, 2013
4
Literary Theory: A Guide for the Perplexed
This Guide introduces theory in a clear, accessible way, focusing on the major approaches and theorists.
Mary Klages, 2006
5
A Guide for the Perplexed: A Novel
While consulting at an Egyptian library, software prodigy Josie Ashkenazi is kidnapped and her talent for preserving memories becomes her only means of escape as the power of her ingenious work is revealed, while at home, her jealous sister ...
Dara Horn, 2013
6
Balancing Agility and Discipline: A Guide for the Perplexed
* *Helps organization achieve the speed of agility without sacrificing the discipline of process *For quick learning and easy reference, the margins contain a "fast track" summary of the material *Forewords by Grady Booch, Alistair Cockburn ...
Barry W. Boehm, Richard Turner, 2004
7
Perplexed: Where the Beginning and the End Meet!
Perplexed tells you the story of how women in Egypt are crushed between the governing rules of a harsh society and a backlog of traditions and beliefs.
Angie Eissa, 2010
8
Habermas: A Guide for the Perplexed
A clear, accessible and authoritative account of Jurgen Habermas's wide-ranging and ambitious philosophical project. >
Lasse Thomassen, 2010
9
Deleuze: A Guide for the Perplexed
Concentrating specifically on what it is that makes the subject difficult to fathom, these books explain and explore key themes and ideas, guiding the reader towards a thorough understanding of demanding material.
Claire Colebrook, 2006
10
Adorno: A Guide for the Perplexed
Concentrating specifically on what it is that makes the subject difficult to fathom, these books explain and explore key themes and ideas, guiding the reader towards a thorough understanding of demanding material.
Alex Thomson, 2006

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PERPLEXED»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term perplexed is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Hamilton perplexed at poor Budapest showing
Lewis Hamilton struggled to explain his poor performance in the Hungarian Grand Prix as he could only manage a sixth-place finish. «EatSleepSport, Jul 15»
2
My week at the naked mountain hut
She looked at me, slightly perplexed. “Hit on me?” “You know . . . made sexual advances?” She burst out laughing and shook her head. “I have ... «Salon, Jul 15»
3
Parents perplexed at council signs banning bike riding in People's …
BRITAIN may just have celebrated the coronation of its third victory in the Tour de France in the last four years with Chris Froome winning in ... «Tiverton Mid Devon Gazette, Jul 15»
4
F1 Hungarian Grand Prix: Raikkonen perplexed by front-wing break
Kimi Raikkonen says Ferrari doesn't know why his car suffered a front-wing break during free practice at the Hungaroring. «crash.net, Jul 15»
5
Raikkonen left perplexed by front wing failure
Hungarian Grand Prix Kimi Raikkonen says Ferrari still doesn't understand why the front-wing failed on his car during first free practice for the ... «FormulaSpy.com, Jul 15»
6
'Gentle soul': Mother, friend perplexed by actions of knife-wielding …
Among those perplexed by what happened is Smith's mother, Sarah Fitch, 62, of Port Townsend, who says her son had never been violent in ... «The Seattle Times, Jul 15»
7
Game Of Quarks: A Guide For The Perplexed
Nature is the ultimate puzzle player, as scientists at the European Center for Nuclear Research (CERN) found out last week. In the late 1950s, ... «WBAA, Jul 15»
8
Nutter Perplexed Over Continued Questions On Papal Fence
“I am perplexed now by this obsessive fascination with fencing. There will be some fencing in some places. When we have a full fencing plan, ... «CBS Local, Jul 15»
9
Postgame Twinsights: Paul Molitor perplexed by Joe West's …
A wild throw had come from third baseman David Freese on his slow tapper, and the speedy Nunez arrived at first base at the same time the ... «TwinCities.com-Pioneer Press, Jul 15»
10
Lawrenceville community perplexed over proposed 'rumble strip' for …
Update (12:40 p.m.): We hope you'll keep reading anyway, but in the 10 minutes between this blogh's posting and this update, we got word ... «PGH City Paper, Jul 15»

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