Synonyms & related words for perplexed

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of perplexed — including puzzled, baffled, bewildered, mystified, nonplussed, disconcerted. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to perplexed

Explore words related to perplexed — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include flummoxed, perplexedly, befuddled, bemused, dumbfounded, astonied, flabbergasted, discombobulated. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for perplexed

Common synonyms for perplexed include puzzled, baffled, bewildered, mystified, nonplussed, disconcerted, stumped, confused — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does perplexed come from?

The word perplexed breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root plex-, from Latin plecto (“weave, braid”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.