perplexing

Describes something that is confusing or difficult to understand.

ruОписывает что-то, что сбивает с толку или трудно понять.esDescribe algo que confunde o resulta difícil de entender.frDécrit quelque chose qui déroute ou est difficile à comprendre.deBeschreibt etwas, das verwirrend oder schwer zu verstehen ist und Ratlosigkeit auslöst.ptDescreve algo que confunde ou é difícil de entender, muitas vezes por ser complicado, obscuro ou intrigante.zh形容某事物令人困惑、难以理解或使人感到迷惑不解。arيصف شيئًا محيّرًا أو صعب الفهم أو يسبب الارتباك والحيرة.

1. Confusing or puzzling B2 formal

   Causing someone to feel confused or uncertain because it is difficult to understand.

   • The instructions were so perplexing that nobody could follow them.
   • Her perplexing behavior left everyone wondering what was wrong.
   • The detective faced a perplexing mystery with no clear clues.

   ruЗапутанныйesdesconcertantefrdéconcertantdeVerwirrendptDesconcertantezh令人困惑的arمُحَيِّر

   Synonyme: bafflingbewilderingconfoundingconfusingenigmaticinexplicablemystifyingpuzzlingunclearunfathomable

   Antonyme: clearcomprehensibleobviousplainsimplestraightforwardunderstandable

2. Complicated or intricate C1 formal

   Involving many complex details that make understanding difficult.

   • The scientist presented a perplexing theory that challenged existing beliefs.
   • The legal case was perplexing due to its many contradictions.
   • He found the philosophical question deeply perplexing.

   ruЗапутанныйescomplicado o intrincadofrcomplexe et déroutantdeVerwirrendptComplicadozh错综复杂的arمُعَقَّد ومُتشابِك

   Synonyme: complexcomplicatedconvolutedintricateinvolvedknottylabyrinthinetangled

   Antonyme: clearsimplestraightforward

• more perplexing comparative form
• most perplexing superlative form

A verb used to indicate the act of causing someone to feel confused, baffled, or unable to understand something.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия, вызывающего у кого-либо чувство замешательства, недоумения или неспособности понять что-либо.esVerbo que expresa la acción de causar en alguien confusión, desconcierto o incapacidad para entender algo; dejar a alguien perplejo o sin saber qué pensar.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de troubler quelqu'un, de le plonger dans la confusion, l'embarras ou l'incapacité de comprendre quelque chose.deVerb, das eine Handlung bezeichnet, die bei jemandem Verwirrung, Ratlosigkeit oder Unverständnis hervorruft.ptVerbo que indica causar em alguém confusão mental, dúvida ou dificuldade de compreensão, muitas vezes deixando a pessoa sem saber o que fazer ou pensar.zh使某人感到困惑、迷惑或不知所措，难以理解或应对。arفعل يدل على إحداث الحيرة أو الارتباك في نفس شخص ما، أو جعله عاجزًا عن الفهم أو التمييز، أو إيقاعه في اللبس والاضطراب الذهني.

1. Confuse or puzzle B2 formal

   To cause someone to feel confused or uncertain because they cannot understand something.

   • The complex instructions perplexed the new employees.
   • His strange behavior perplexed everyone at the party.
   • The riddle perplexed the students for hours.

   ruОзадачитьesDesconcertar o confundirfrDéconcerter, rendre perplexedeVerwirrenptDeixar perplexozh使困惑arيحير

   Synonyme: bafflebefuddlebewilderconfoundconfuseflummoxmystifynonpluspuzzle

   Antonyme: clarifyenlightenexplain

2. Complicate or make difficult C1 formal

   To make something more complicated or difficult to understand.

   • The additional clauses perplexed the legal agreement.
   • Her contradictory statements perplexed the investigation.
   • The sudden change in plans perplexed the entire team.

   ruУсложнятьescomplicar, dificultarfrcompliquer, rendre difficiledeErschwerenptComplicarzh使复杂化arتعقيد الأمر

   Synonyme: complicatecompoundconfuseentanglemuddlesnarltangle

   Antonyme: clarifyelucidateexplainsimplifyunraveluntangle

• perplexed past participle
• perplexed past simple
• perplexing present participle
• perplexes third person singular