noun (plural perplexities) (formal)
1 [U] the state of feeling confused and anxious because you do not understand sth:
Most of them just stared at her in perplexity. * His comments have been the source of much perplexity and debate.
2 [C,usually pl.] something that is difficult to understand:
the perplexities of life
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Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
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