be perplexed

Examples (10)

• She seemed to be perplexed by his sudden change of mood.
• I must admit, I was perplexed by the sudden turn of events.
• The detective was perplexed by the lack of clues at the crime scene.
• Many scientists are perplexed by the origins of the universe.
• He will be perplexed if you don't explain it clearly.
• Don't be perplexed by the initial difficulty; it gets easier.
• The children were perplexed by the magician's trick.
• It's common to be perplexed when facing a new challenge.
• Even the experts can be perplexed by such intricate designs.
• If you are perplexed, don't hesitate to ask for help.