perplexity

• Zustand der Verwirrung, Ratlosigkeit oder des Nichtverstehens, oft wegen etwas Kompliziertem oder Verworrenem; auch etwas, das schwer zu verstehen ist.

A noun referring to a state of confusion, bewilderment, or difficulty in understanding something due to its complexity or puzzling nature.

1. State of confusionC1formal

   A state of being confused or puzzled due to complexity or lack of understanding.

   Verwirrung

   • His face showed complete perplexity at the complicated instructions.
   • The student's perplexity was evident when he couldn't solve the math problem.
   • The unexpected turn of events caused great perplexity among the team.

   Synonymebafflementbefuddlementbewildermentconfusionconsternationdismaymystificationpuzzlementwonderment

   Antonymecertaintyclaritycomprehensioninsightperspicuityunderstanding