perplexing Meaning, Definition & Usage

verb be a mystery or bewildering to
mystify; perplex; bewilder; get; beat; puzzle; pose; amaze; vex; baffle; flummox; stick; stupefy; gravel; nonplus; dumbfound.
- This beats me!
- Got me--I don't know the answer!
- a vexing problem
- This question really stuck me
verb make more complicated
complicate; perplex.
- There was a new development that complicated the matter
adjective satellite lacking clarity of meaning; causing confusion or perplexity
puzzling; confusing.
- sent confusing signals to Iraq
- perplexing to someone who knew nothing about it
- a puzzling statement