perplexed

adjective (more perplexed, most perplexed)

«perplexed» in the English dictionary: everyday and in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

Puzzled and unsure, not able to understand something. tree →

In the lessons

in tales, a character is confused by a strange event or a strange word

Examples

The yokel awaking is perplexed. tree →
"Please, you must not joke with me, I am greatly perplexed." tree →

Note

nothing for maths

In Jewish tradition

Confused and troubled, even frightened, as people and animals are when disaster strikes. In the primary lessons: in tales, a character is confused by a strange event or a strange word

Examples

Then was king Belshazzar greatly affrighted, and his countenance was changed in him, and his lords were perplexed. (Writings DAN.5.9, JPS 1917) tree →
How do the beasts groan! the herds of cattle are perplexed, because they have no pasture; yea, the flocks of sheep are made desolate. (Prophets JOL.1.18, JPS 1917) tree →
The posts went forth in haste by the king's commandment, and the decree was given out in Shushan the castle; and the king and Haman sat down to drink; but the city of Shushan was perplexed. (Writings EST.3.15, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

nothing for maths

On Mova

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