Puzzled meaning in English
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Definition
puzzled: confused, perplexed
She had a puzzled look on her face when I asked if she knew who Einstein was.
a puzzle: an enigma, a mystery, a conundrum; a jigsaw
Examples
- "In our next segment, we'll talk to a real French person who will help us understand this puzzle."
- "I was a bit puzzled by his repeated claims that he doesn't have any monkeys."
- "At first, I was puzzled by Mr. Oléré's behavior."
- "A puzzle on which you will chew"
Exercise 1
The term "" can replace the word "puzzled" as it is used in the text.
The term "perplexed" can replace the word "puzzled" as it is used in the text.
perplexed: "Perplexed" is synonymous with "puzzled" in this context. Both terms describe Fiona's confusion at Horatio's behavior.
frustrated: "Frustrated" is not synonymous with "puzzled" in this context. A "frustrated" person is disappointed or dissatisfied with one thing or another. Example: I'm frustrated with the problems I'm having trying to connect to the internet.
annoyed: "Annoyed" is not synonymous with "puzzled" in this context or any other. An "annoyed" person is irritated or frustrated at something.
irate: "Irate" is not synonymous with "puzzled" in this context or any other. An "irate" person is angry, even furious.
Exercise 2
"I was enthralled to get your message this morning"
This sentence could be rewritten: I was to get your message this morning.
This sentence could be rewritten: I was to get your message this morning.
"I was enthralled to get your message this morning"
This sentence could be rewritten: I was delighted to get your message this morning.
This sentence could be rewritten: I was delighted to get your message this morning.
delighted: To be "enthralled" is to be "charmed", "delighted" or "thrilled". Here Icarus is expressing his joy and happiness in receiving Ruby's message.
puzzled: A "puzzled" person is "confused" or "perplexed". Icarus is not expressing his confusion, but rather his joy at receiving Ruby's message.
saddened: Icarus isn't expressing his sadness at receiving this message, but rather his happiness or joy.
stunned: A "stunned" person is greatly "shocked", "surprised" or even "physically surprised". Although Icarus' statement does indicate a slight sense of surprise, the term "enthralled" expresses more of a sense of delight and joy than "surprise".
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