English · Emotions & Feelings
puzzled
ˈpʌzld
[ˈpʌzld]
unable to understand something
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Confused because something is hard to understand.
Example
He had a puzzled look on his face.
He had a puzzled look on his face.
Etymology
From 'puzzle', of uncertain origin, recorded from the late 16th century.
How & Where It’s Used
Describes mild confusion or bafflement.