puzzled
filled with bewilderment
How often you will meet it
Rank 2,528 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 6,704 times across 175,160 chapters — 0.003% of every word in the library.
What it means
adjective
- filled with bewilderment also: at a loss, nonplused, nonplussed at a loss to understand those remarkspuzzled that she left without saying goodbye
puzzled in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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Uncle Em smiled at her puzzled face.
Gloria and Treeless Street · Annie Hamilton Donnell · Chapter 1
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But he was puzzled very much by a strange murmuring noise, which followed them all the way.
The Water-Babies · Charles Kingsley · Chapter 1
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And little Mavis knew now that it was not fear that made the stranger girl scream--and she, too, was puzzled.
The Heart of the Hills · John, Jr. Fox · Chapter 1
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Gluck was very much puzzled by the behaviour of his guest, it was such a strange mixture of coolness and humility.
Famous Stories Every Child Should Know · Hamilton Wright [Editor] Mabie · Chapter 1
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When her father came for her, and saw her in bed, he remained surprised and puzzled on the threshold of the door.
Other People's Money · Emile Gaboriau · Chapter 1