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Perplexed vs Bemused - What's the difference?

perplexed | bemused |

Bemused is a synonym of perplexed.



As adjectives the difference between perplexed and bemused

is that perplexed is confused or puzzled while bemused is deeply thoughtful; preoccupied.

As verbs the difference between perplexed and bemused

is that perplexed is past tense of perplex while bemused is past tense of bemuse.

perplexed

English

Adjective

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

    • Verb

    (head)
  • (perplex)

    • bemused

    English

    Verb

    (head)
  • (bemuse)

    • Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • deeply thoughtful; preoccupied
  • perplexed and bewildered