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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesperplexidade
Pronunciation / Transliteration: peʁ.plek.siˈda.dʒi
"A perplexidade dela era visível."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The state of being perplexed; confusion or uncertainty.
"The sudden change in plans left her in a state of perplexity." - 2
A complicated or confusing situation.
"The perplexity of the legal system can be overwhelming for those unfamiliar with it."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'perplexity' originates from the Latin 'perplexitas', which means 'entanglement' or 'confusion'. It evolved through Middle English in the late 14th century, reflecting a state of being puzzled or confused.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Perplexity" is said worldwide
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perplexité
Transliteration: pɛʁ.plɛk.si.te
"Sa perplexité était évidente face à la situation."
Verwirrung
Transliteration: fɛʁˈvɪʁʊŋ
"Die Verwirrung über die neuen Regeln war groß."
perplessità
Transliteration: per.ple.ssi.tà
"La sua perplessità era evidente durante la riunione."
perplejidad
Transliteration: peɾ.ple.xiˈðað
"La perplejidad de los estudiantes fue palpable."
perplexidade
Transliteration: peʁ.plek.siˈda.dʒi
"A perplexidade dela era visível."
असमंजस
Transliteration: asamajasa
"उसकी असमंजस स्पष्ट थी।"
困惑
Transliteration: kùnhuò
"他的困惑在会议上显而易见。"
혼란
Transliteration: honlan
"그의 혼란은 회의 중에 분명했다."
困惑
Transliteration: konwaku
"彼の困惑は会議中に明らかだった。"
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