Perplexity

Joe queried, glancing in perplexity from the picture to 'Frisco Kid's face. ❋ Unknown (1902)

Under any other circumstances, Romola would have been sensitive to the appeal at the beginning of Savonarola's speech; but at this moment she was so utterly in antagonism with him, that what he called perplexity seemed to her sophistry and doubleness; and as he went on, his words only fed that flame of indignation, which now again, more fully than ever before, lit up the memory of all his mistakes, and made her trust in him seem to have been a purblind delusion. ❋ George Eliot (1849)

So George W. Bush's visage of belligerent perplexity is currently airbrushed out of the special collector's edition commemorative display plate version of the past, because ... well, because not only was he a blistering embarrassment to the conservative movement, but because his policies are the exact ones they want to vote back into office two weeks from now. ❋ Tom Toles (2010)

Growth, some of the economists are conceding in perplexity, has been "decoupled" from widely shared prosperity. ❋ Unknown (2008)

If I may quote what I said in perplexity a couple of years ago: ❋ Unknown (2008)

When the guy shook his head, maybe he was shaking his head in perplexity at HIMSELF. ❋ Dave Hingsburger (2007)

(Sukhal) but I am in perplexity, and know not whom to worship. ❋ Unknown (2006)

Now I had given my spending money to the damsel and had naught left: I had also forgotten to ask the Hashimi his name and where his house was at Bassorah and his titles; thus I was confounded and my joy at meeting the damsel had been but a dream; and I abode in perplexity till there came up a great vessel wherein I embarked and she carried me to Bassorah. ❋ Unknown (2006)

Delvile endeavoured to laugh away their fears, assuring them he should be well the next day, and representing in ridiculous terms the perplexity of Dr Lyster to contrive some prescription for him. ❋ Unknown (2008)

The steed stood still at the door and Hasan alighted and bridged the bridle over the saddle-bow113; whereupon the steed entered the cavern, whilst the rider abode without, as the old man had charged him, pondering the issue of his case in perplexity and distraction and unknowing what would befal him. — ❋ Unknown (2006)

She said, It hath reached me, O auspicious King, that the poor man aforesaid was confounded at his own boldness, when beholding the goodliness of the place and the crowd of servants and attendants; so drawing back, in perplexity and fear for his life sat down apart in a place afar off. where none should see him. ❋ Unknown (2006)

The physician was silent awhile in perplexity and his colour changed and he bowed his head and made no reply; whereupon she said to him, “Ho, sir doctor, speak or doff thy dress.” ❋ Unknown (2006)

But whilst they were in perplexity, behold, Sa adan stood amongst them and they rejoiced at his coming with exceeding joy; more especially Jamrkan, who saluted him with the salam as did other True Believers and gave him joy of his escape. ❋ Unknown (2006)

But this perplexity is immediately displaced by the recognition of a "present pleasure" that will provide "life and food/For future years" (65-67). ❋ Unknown (1998)

This movement of public opinion is probably not unconnected with a certain perplexity about the future of the Commonwealth and a weakening of Commonwealth ties. ❋ Unknown (1967)

[Page 85] she gazed at me with watering eyes, and in perplexity stroked her disordered hair with a floury hand. ❋ Unknown (1918)

We have [no school] [tomorrow], how perplexing. ❋ Jrididnskkaodhajaojjxjdjsjjaf (2014)

[The woman] was perplexed about [what to do] with my [huge penis] ❋ Dirtbike Rider (2013)

[The crowd] was perplexed because of [the movies] [plot twist]. ❋ UItmaWepn (2015)

[Johns mom] went perplexic when he [vomited] all over [the carpet]. ❋ Mung (2003)

Perplexed defined "[I'm not sure] [what to do] with my [daughter]!" ❋ Blissful_86 (2015)

I was very [perplexed] yesterday while the blood [flowed] [out of my ass] ❋ Evan Pettit (2003)

Perplexed Again [hugs] for [your heart]. If you ever need someone to talk with you know how to [get ahold of] me. ❋ Dreams789 (2023)

[Im] [so lit] [im] perplexing pegasus ❋ Schaafer (2017)

It's a perplexed gloat [however] [tolerable] ❋ Please.Stp (2018)

I’m perplexed. Everything is [beginning] to [overwhelm] me. I’m really [overwhelmed] and confused. ❋ Zatarain’s Root Beer Drinker (2023)