perplexity
advancedC1/pərˈplɛksɪti/ · per-plex-i-ty
The state of being puzzled or confused.
Meanings
The state of being puzzled or confused.
پریشانی یا الجھن کی حالت۔
الجھن
uljhan
Synonyms
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Common Collocations
- state of perplexity
- face perplexity
- deep perplexity
Example Sentences
The scientist's research led to great perplexity in the academic community.
سائنسی تحقیق نے تعلیمی برادری میں بڑی الجھن پیدا کر دی۔
Saiensi tahqeeq ne taleemi baradari mein bari uljhan paida kar di.
Her sudden departure was a source of perplexity for her friends.
اس کی اچانک روانگی اس کے دوستوں کے لیے پریشانی کا باعث بنی۔
Us ki achanak rawangi us ke doston ke liye pareshani ka baais bani.
He stood in a state of perplexity, unsure of what to decide.
وہ ایک الجھن کی حالت میں کھڑا تھا، فیصلہ کرنے میں بے یقینی محسوس کر رہا تھا۔
Woh aik uljhan ki halat mein khara tha, faisla karne mein bay yaqini mehsoos kar raha tha.
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💡 Memory Tip
Perplexity sounds like 'perplexing' plus 'city' – imagine a city full of confusing twists and turns.
Visualize a maze that represents the confusion and puzzlement of perplexity.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
ہزاروں خواہشیں ایسی کہ ہر خواہش پہ دم نکلے، بہت نکلے میرے ارمان مگر پھر بھی کم نکلے۔
Hazaron khwahishen aisi ke har khwahish pe dam nikle, Bohat nikle mere armaan magar phir bhi kam nikle.
Thousands of desires, each so intense that they could take my breath away, many of my wishes were fulfilled yet still felt few.
— Mirza Ghalib, Unverified
* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
الجھنا ایسی چیز ہے جو صرف سمجھداروں کو ہی ہوتی ہے۔
Uljhna aisi cheez hai jo sirf samajhdaron ko hi hoti hai.
Confusion is something that only the wise experience.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "perplexitas" — entanglement, confusion
First known use: 15th century
The word 'perplexity' has evolved from its Latin roots in 'perplexitas', highlighting a state of confusion and uncertainty.