Puzzlement

Definitions

1. The confusing state of being puzzled; bewilderment.
   countable, uncountable
2. A puzzle; something baffling.
   countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“The puzzlement caused by the complex system led to great anger.”

“Or, larger mothers might have⟳ not necessarily more progeny but more fit ones, while smaller size might be an advantage to the males, allowing them to get⟳ around faster. Finally, for creatures that continue⟳ to grow⟳, perhaps more of the females simply live⟳ longer, gaining in stature all the time. “'Tis a puzzlement.””

“The diary contains plenty of small puzzlements.”

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