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perplesso

perplexed, puzzled

adjective per-PLES-soh Rare
Mind & Emotions Mental States

Origin: From Latin perplexus (entangled, confused).

Also means

baffled

Usage Note

Perplesso describes mild confusion or uncertainty rather than deep bewilderment. It is often used predicatively: sono perplesso (I am perplexed). The feminine form is perplessa; the noun is perplessità (perplexity, misgiving).

Examples

"Sono rimasto perplesso dalla sua risposta."

Natural Translation

I was left perplexed by his answer.

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