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Definition of perplexingly

perplexingly

/pɚˈplɛk.sɪŋ.li/
per · plex · ing · ly
Adjective:perplexing
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• adverb

1

In a manner that causes confusion, bafflement, or uncertainty; in a way that is difficult to understand or explain.

Example

"The committee decided, somewhat perplexingly, to delay the project despite having already secured full funding."

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perplex
perplexedly
perplexing
perplexingly
perplexity
perrier
perry

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the participial adjective 'perplexing' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'. The base word 'perplex' derives via Middle French from Latin 'perplexus' (entangled, intricate, or confused), combining 'per-' (thoroughly) and 'plexus', the past participle of 'plectere' (to weave, plait, or entangle).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Perplexingly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/perplexingly
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