perplexing

adjective

How many syllables in perplexing?

There are 3 syllables in the word perplexing.

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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:

absurd

baffling

bewildering

bizarre

choppy

complex

complicated

confounding

confused

confusing

curious

difficult

disconcerting

disconnected

disjointed

disordered

disorderly

disorganized

eccentric

enigmatic

fallacious

foolish

frustrating

hard

illogical

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Antonyms for perplexing:

accepted

accessible

apparent

apprehensible

as plain as a pikestaff

as plain as day

as plain as the nose on your face

axiomatic

bare

basic

beyond doubt

beyond question

black-and-white

blatant

bold

categorical

certain

clear

clear cut

clear-cut

comprehensible

conclusive

conspicuous

crystal clear

cut-and-dried

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