Puzzlement
noun
The state of being confused or baffle because something is hard to understand or explain.
His puzzlement was clear when he saw the strange symbols on the paper.
Often appears as...
- show puzzlement
- look of puzzlement
noun
The state of being confused or baffle because something is hard to understand or explain.
His puzzlement was clear when he saw the strange symbols on the paper.
Often appears as...
- show puzzlement
- look of puzzlement
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Facial Expressions
Puzzlement often shows on people's faces; look for scratching heads or furrowed brows.
His furrowed brow was a sign of puzzlement.
Pro Tip 2/3Complex Contexts
Use 'puzzlement' when describing reactions to complicated situations or hard-to-solve problems.
The scientist's puzzlement grew as the data contradicted his hypothesis.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Differences
Puzzlement might arise from cultural references or phrases that English learners are not familiar with.
She stared in puzzlement at the local slang painted on the wall.
Pro Tip 1/3Facial Expressions
Puzzlement often shows on people's faces; look for scratching heads or furrowed brows.
His furrowed brow was a sign of puzzlement.
Pro Tip 2/3Complex Contexts
Use 'puzzlement' when describing reactions to complicated situations or hard-to-solve problems.
The scientist's puzzlement grew as the data contradicted his hypothesis.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Differences
Puzzlement might arise from cultural references or phrases that English learners are not familiar with.
She stared in puzzlement at the local slang painted on the wall.
Pro Tip 1/3Facial Expressions
Puzzlement often shows on people's faces; look for scratching heads or furrowed brows.
His furrowed brow was a sign of puzzlement.
Pro Tip 2/3Complex Contexts
Use 'puzzlement' when describing reactions to complicated situations or hard-to-solve problems.
The scientist's puzzlement grew as the data contradicted his hypothesis.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Differences
Puzzlement might arise from cultural references or phrases that English learners are not familiar with.
She stared in puzzlement at the local slang painted on the wall.
Compare with
amazementastonishbewildermentconfusionmystificationperplexitysurprise, surprisewonderment
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Video examples
Atheism 2.0 - Alain de...
say what they're up to because if they said it they might destroy the spell and we might be you know we might find it too easy that's why a very common feeling when you're in a museum let's admit it is I don't know what this is about but if we're serious people we don't admit to that but that feeling of puzzlement is struck
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Atheism 2.0 PIPE Alain de...
because if they said it, it might destroy the spell and we might find it too easy. That's why a very common feeling when you're in a museum -- let's admit it -- is, "I don't know what this is about." But if we're serious people, we don't admit to that. But that feeling of puzzlement is structural
Video examples
Atheism 2.0 - Alain de...
say what they're up to because if they said it they might destroy the spell and we might be you know we might find it too easy that's why a very common feeling when you're in a museum let's admit it is I don't know what this is about but if we're serious people we don't admit to that but that feeling of puzzlement is struck
Video examples
Atheism 2.0 PIPE Alain de...
because if they said it, it might destroy the spell and we might find it too easy. That's why a very common feeling when you're in a museum -- let's admit it -- is, "I don't know what this is about." But if we're serious people, we don't admit to that. But that feeling of puzzlement is structural
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Quote examples
Al Roker
American Entertainer
I was just thrilled to get the gig to begin with. Ten years later to still have it is not only thrilling but also somewhat of a puzzlement.
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Carl Sandburg
American Poet
Where was I going? I puzzled and wondered about it til I actually enjoyed the puzzlement and wondering.
Quote examples
Al Roker
American Entertainer
I was just thrilled to get the gig to begin with. Ten years later to still have it is not only thrilling but also somewhat of a puzzlement.
Quote examples
Carl Sandburg
American Poet
Where was I going? I puzzled and wondered about it til I actually enjoyed the puzzlement and wondering.
Example 1 of 2
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