perplexing
adjectiveHow many syllables in perplexing?
There are 3 syllables in the word perplexing.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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