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Perplexed vs Discombobulated - What's the difference?

perplexed | discombobulated |

As adjectives the difference between perplexed and discombobulated

is that perplexed is confused or puzzled while discombobulated is confused, embarrassed, upset.

As verbs the difference between perplexed and discombobulated

is that perplexed is (perplex) while discombobulated is (discombobulate).

perplexed

English

Adjective

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

    • Verb

    (head)
  • (perplex)

    • discombobulated

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Confused, embarrassed, upset.
    • After months of preparation for a new sign ordinance, the Planning Commission appeared discombobulated over the idea of adopting the new regulations when confronted by a few members of the public.
  • Broken, mixed up.

    • Verb

    (head)
  • (discombobulate)