Synonyms for puzzlement

Grammar : Noun

Spell : puhz-uh l-muh nt

Phonetic Transcription : ˈpʌz əl mənt

Top 10 synonyms for puzzlement

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Définition of puzzlement

Origin : 1822, from puzzle + -ment.

noun daze

Example sentences :

While they waited he gave Beardsley a look of puzzlement and new respect.
Extract from : « We're Friends, Now » by Henry Hasse

But still, his features mirrored no recognition or alarm; only puzzlement.
Extract from : « G-r-r-r...! » by Roger Arcot

And old Brooks, over him, gazed at the wet figure with puzzlement and pity.
Extract from : « Gilian The Dreamer » by Neil Munro

Now Jed felt it too, and looked at Cal with puzzlement on his face.
Extract from : « Eight Keys to Eden » by Mark Irvin Clifton

Raoul glanced at his men as they came to a halt, puzzlement showing in their gestures.
Extract from : « Shaman » by Robert Shea

"There's just one thing," Chris said, with puzzlement in his voice.
Extract from : « Mr. Wicker's Window » by Carley Dawson

There was puzzlement in the honest old face of the attorney.
Extract from : « Astounding Stories of Super-Science February 1930 » by Various

He saw the puzzlement in Nicetas's face and added, "My parents were Franks."
Extract from : « The Saracen: Land of the Infidel » by Robert Shea

He smiled with quiet triumph; gradually his smile faded into puzzlement.
Extract from : « The Kingdom Round the Corner » by Coningsby Dawson

He shook his head and shrugged his massive shoulders in puzzlement.
Extract from : « Shadows in the Moonlight » by Robert E. Howard

Antonyms for puzzlement

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