
Puzzlement
Facial Expressions
Puzzlement often shows on people's faces; look for scratching heads or furrowed brows.
His furrowed brow was a sign of puzzlement.
Complex Contexts
Use 'puzzlement' when describing reactions to complicated situations or hard-to-solve problems.
The scientist's puzzlement grew as the data contradicted his hypothesis.
Cultural Differences
Puzzlement might arise from cultural references or phrases that English learners are not familiar with.
She stared in puzzlement at the local slang painted on the wall.
Compare with
AmazementAstonishBewildermentConfusionMystificationPerplexitySurpriseWonderment
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