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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

perplex

/pərˈpleks/ verb · British & US
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What does perplex mean?

verb

To perplex someone or something means to confuse or puzzle them, often making it difficult for them to understand or decide something. To be perplexed means to be confused or puzzled.

Example

"The complex instructions left me perplexed, and I had to ask for help."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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