perplexity

Definition

The state or quality of being perplexed.

Etymology

From Middle English perplexite, borrowed from Middle French perplexité or post-classical Latin perplexitās, from perplexus (“entangled”). By surface analysis, perplex + -ity.

Example Sentences

• "The Emperor, who was by then a focus of unresolvable perplexities, stood providing a strongly contrary appearance."