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Definition perplexity in British English

perplexity noun

noun
/pə(r)ˈpleksəti/
1

a confused feeling that you have because you cannot understand something

Example

They stared in perplexity at the map.

Synonyms and related words
confusion ambiguity bewilderment
2

something that makes a subject or situation difficult to understand

Example

the perplexities of human biology

Synonyms and related words
mystery riddle uncertainty
Definition perplexity in British English