Puzzlement often shows on people's faces; look for scratching heads or furrowed brows. His furrowed brow was a sign of puzzlement.
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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.
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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.