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puzzled Synonyms

Another word for puzzled

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• adjective (Context 1)

Unable to understand something clearly; feeling or expressing confusion and perplexity.

Usage Example

"The professor gave a confused look when none of the students could answer the basic review question."

Strongest
confused
perplexed
baffled
bewildered
Strong
mystified
bemused
stumped
at a loss
nonplussed
flummoxed

Opposites of puzzled

The opposite of puzzled shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

certain
sure
clear
confident
enlightened
See all opposites of puzzled

• Nearby Words

puttylike
putz
puzzle
puzzled
puzzledly
puzzlement
puzzler

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Puzzled. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/puzzled
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