Puzzlement

usgb/ˈpʌzlmənt/
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.
Visual representation of "puzzlement" - The state of being confused or baffle because something is hard to understand or explain

Often appears as...

  • show puzzlement
  • look of puzzlement
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Facial Expressions

Puzzlement often shows on people's faces; look for scratching heads or furrowed brows.

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His furrowed brow was a sign of puzzlement.
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Complex Contexts

Use 'puzzlement' when describing reactions to complicated situations or hard-to-solve problems.

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The scientist's puzzlement grew as the data contradicted his hypothesis.
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Cultural Differences

Puzzlement might arise from cultural references or phrases that English learners are not familiar with.

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She stared in puzzlement at the local slang painted on the wall.
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amazementastonishbewildermentconfusionmystificationperplexitysurprise, surprisewonderment
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