ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Perplexity

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /pəˈplɛksɪti/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Perplexity is a noun meaning The state or quality of being perplexed.

Meaning

The state or quality of being perplexed.

More Meanings

  1. Something that perplexes.
  2. (information theory) A measure of how well a probability distribution or model predicts a sample.

Example Sentences

The Emperor, who was by then a focus of unresolvable perplexities, stood providing a strongly contrary appearance.

Word Forms

Synonyms for perplexity

Depending on context, synonyms include puzzlement, bewilderment, confusion.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include bewilderment, confusion, hesitation, concern, perplexment, perplexion.

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