puzzlement

Meanings

• noun

  A state of confusion or bafflement, often due to lack of understanding of a complex problem or situation.

  - "After hours of trying to solve the puzzle, I was left in a state of puzzlement."
  - "The scientific theory was beyond my comprehension, leaving me in a puzzlement."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with puzzlement
enticement , encounterment , presentment

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Variants

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puzzlement , puzzlements

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Etymology

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The word 'puzzlement' originated in the late 15th century, derived from the Middle English word 'puzzelen', meaning 'to confuse or perplex'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'puzzlement' is often used in the title of puzzles and brainteasers.

2. In the game of chess, a 'puzzle' is a position that is difficult to solve, often used to test a player's skills.

3. The term 'puzzlement' is also used in psychology to describe a person's reaction to unexpected or confusing information.

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Related Concepts

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1. perplexity: A feeling of confusion or bafflement, similar to puzzlement, but often used to describe a more intense or prolonged state of confusion.

2. enigma: A puzzling or mysterious situation, often used to describe something that is difficult to understand or explain.

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Culture

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In literature, puzzlement is often used to describe a character's reaction to a difficult situation or problem. In art, puzzlement can be depicted through the use of abstract or surreal imagery that challenges the viewer's understanding. In music, puzzlement can be expressed through complex compositions that require a high level of skill or knowledge to fully appreciate.

How to Memorize "puzzlement"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a complex puzzle with many pieces that don't seem to fit together. This is what puzzlement feels like in your mind.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'puzzlement' with the image of a person scratching their head in confusion or the sound of gears turning in their mind.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Try using the mnemonic 'P is for Perplexed Understanding Zestfully Engages Mind' to remember the meaning of puzzlement.

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