1. To confuse or to upset someone very much with doubt or uncertainty: Willie was perplexing his mother very much because he refused to take a shower after working out and having such strong body orders.
2. To make something complicated and intricate: Mary had serious depressions which were perplexing her regular physician and so he strongly urged her to see a psychiatrist who has had experience treating patients with such conditions.

1. Related to anything that is hard to understand or which is confusing: Mr. Smith, the cashier, gave Ingrid a perplexed look when she told him that he charged her too much for the dress which was supposed to be on sale at a reduced price.
2. A reference to something that is very difficult to comprehend or is full of bewilderment: Martin's explanation to Sharon for being late left her thoroughly perplexed because what he said simply did not make any sense. © ALL rights are reserved.

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