clearly puzzled

Frequency: 6.810.3 per million words

Visibly and unmistakably confused.

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Examples (10)

  • He looked clearly puzzled by the sudden change in plans.
  • She was clearly puzzled when no one showed up for the meeting.
  • The professor's explanation left the students clearly puzzled.
  • The detective was clearly puzzled by the lack of evidence at the scene.
  • "I don't understand," he said, looking clearly puzzled.
  • The dog tilted its head, clearly puzzled by the strange noise.
  • She had a clearly puzzled expression on her face after reading the letter.
  • They were clearly puzzled as to why the store was closed on a Tuesday.
  • The witness seemed clearly puzzled by the lawyer's aggressive questioning.
  • Although he tried to hide it, he was clearly puzzled by her reaction.