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
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “puzzled” as an adjective can have the following definitions:
| nonplused | Filled with bewilderment. |
| nonplussed | So surprised and confused that one is unsure how to react. Henry looked completely nonplussed. |
| 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. |
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