PUZZLED: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for PUZZLED?

Need another word that means the same as “puzzled”? Find 2 synonyms and 30 related words for “puzzled” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Puzzled” are: nonplused, nonplussed

Puzzled as an Adjective

Definitions of "Puzzled" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “puzzled” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Filled with bewilderment.
• Unable to understand; perplexed.

Synonyms of "Puzzled" as an adjective (2 Words)

nonplused	Filled with bewilderment.
nonplussed	So surprised and confused that one is unsure how to react. Henry looked completely nonplussed.

Usage Examples of "Puzzled" as an adjective

• Puzzled that she left without saying goodbye.
• She looked puzzled and angry with him.
• The questioners were met with puzzled looks.

Associations of "Puzzled" (30 Words)

amaze	Be a mystery or bewildering to. He has been amazed by the quality of the employees at the bank.
amazed	Greatly surprised; astonished. Chandler looked absolutely amazed.
astonish	Affect with wonder. It astonished her that he was so anxious.
astonished	Greatly surprised or impressed; amazed. He was astonished at the change in him.
astonishing	Surprising greatly. Such an enormous response was astonishing.
astound	Shock or greatly surprise. Her bluntness astounded him.
astounded	Filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock. Astounded viewers wept at the pictures from the Oklahoma City bombing.
astounding	So surprisingly impressive as to stun or overwhelm. The summit offers astounding views.
bemuse	Cause to be confused emotionally. He was bemused by what was happening.
bewilder	Be a mystery or bewildering to. His reaction had bewildered her.
blank	Cut a metal blank. Blank tax return forms.
daze	Overcome as with astonishment or disbelief. He was walking around in a daze.
dumbfound	Greatly astonish or amaze. I was dumbfounded by the low prices there.
flabbergasted	As if struck dumb with astonishment and surprise. The flabbergasted aldermen were speechless.
incredulity	The state of being unwilling or unable to believe something. He stared down the street in incredulity.
perplexed	Completely baffled; very puzzled. She gave him a perplexed look.
predicament	A situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one. Finds himself in a most awkward predicament.
quandary	A situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one. A legal quandary.
questioning	(of a look) suggesting that information is sought. This situation should prompt questioning.
quizzical	Playfully vexing (especially by ridicule. She gave me a quizzical look.
serendipity	The occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way. A fortunate stroke of serendipity.
shock	Affect with physiological shock or with an electric shock. Shocked onlookers watched as detectives broke into the pub.
shocked	Struck with fear, dread, or consternation.
staggering	So surprisingly impressive as to stun or overwhelm. The staggering bills for maintenance and repair.
stalemate	Bring to or cause to reach stalemate. Last time I played him it ended up in stalemate.
stuck	Baffled. This problem has me completely stuck.
stupefy	Make senseless or dizzy by or as if by a blow. The offence of administering drugs to a woman with intent to stupefy her.
surprise	Cause to be surprised. Joe was surprised that he enjoyed the journey.
surprised	Feeling or showing surprise. There was a surprised silence.
wondering	Characterized by or expressive of a desire to know something; curious. Unsure where she was leading to I cast her a wondering look.