puzzled 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 be uncertain about; think about without fully understanding or being able to decide
puzzle.
- We puzzled over her sudden departure
adjective satellite filled with bewilderment
at a loss; nonplused; nonplussed.
- at a loss to understand those remarks
- puzzled that she left without saying goodbye