Synonyms & related words for perplexity

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of perplexity — including bafflement, befuddlement, bewilderment, puzzlement, discombobulation, discomfiture. 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 perplexity

Explore words related to perplexity — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include bemusement, consternation, confusedness, abashment, disquietude, perplexing, perplexed, perplexedly. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for perplexity

Common synonyms for perplexity include bafflement, befuddlement, bewilderment, puzzlement, discombobulation, discomfiture, disconcertion, disconcertment — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does perplexity come from?

The word perplexity 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.