Added 9 October 2026 perplexing /pɚˈplɛksɪŋ/ adjective Categories: Describing WordsRare Words In Latin: perplexus Wiktionary adjective ! Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about perplexing at Wordnik → Where our words come from → Lacking clarity of meaning; causing confusion or perplexity. sent confusing signals to Iraq Related Words: confusingpuzzlingunclearbafflingbaffledbemusedconfusedsurprisingastoundingdisconcertingastonishingdisquieting Back to today's word