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Disillusioned vs Perplexed - What's the difference?

disillusioned | perplexed |

As adjectives the difference between disillusioned and perplexed

is that disillusioned is disappointed; experiencing disillusionment; having lost one's illusions while perplexed is confused or puzzled.

As verbs the difference between disillusioned and perplexed

is that disillusioned is past tense of disillusion while perplexed is past tense of perplex.

disillusioned

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Disappointed; experiencing disillusionment; having lost one's illusions.

    • Verb

    (head)
  • (disillusion)

    • perplexed

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Confused or puzzled.
  • Bewildered.

    • Verb

    (head)
  • (perplex)