clearly puzzled
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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.