Definitions

1. verb

to perplex someone or something is to confuse or puzzle them, often to the point of being unable to understand or make a decision.

“The complex plot of the novel perplexed the reader, making it difficult to follow the story.”

2. noun

a state of being perplexed, or a feeling of confusion or puzzlement.

“The tourists were in a perplex, unsure of which direction to take to find their hotel.”