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Perplex
Emotional Impact![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
Using 'perplex' can express someone's emotional reaction to confusion, not just intellectual difficulty. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/RsPpr8HFBCLirdKwnb7zO2igViw.webp)
Not Always Negative![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
'Perplex' may imply curiosity or fascination as well as confusion. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/lTZXzmx5nK8I8MyU42JWv4Xho.webp)
Unexpected Situations![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
'Perplex' is often used when something is confusing because it's unexpected or unusual. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/M1bAUVcBVKlesnzQGyV41gRMtSo.webp)