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perplexing
adjective
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Divide perplexing into syllables:

per · plex · ing

How to pronounce perplexing:

Definition of perplexing:

perplexing (adjective):
intricate or complicated
difficult to understand causing confusion
lacking clarity of meaning; causing confusion or perplexity.

Synonyms for perplexing:

muddledmystifyinginexplicableenigmaticfrustratingbizarreridiculousbafflingweirdintricate
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Antonyms for perplexing:

bolddistinguishablemanifestunmistakableindisputablesecurefaciledistinctdistinctivesafe
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