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Perplexed vs Speechless - What's the difference?

perplexed | speechless |

As adjectives the difference between perplexed and speechless

is that perplexed is confused or puzzled while speechless is not speaking; not knowing what to say; silent, especially due to surprise, amazement, etc.

As a verb perplexed

is (perplex).

perplexed

English

Adjective

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

    • Verb

    (head)
  • (perplex)

    • speechless

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • not speaking; not knowing what to say; silent, especially due to surprise, amazement, etc.
    • ''When he walked into his surprise birthday party, he was completely speechless .