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Shocked vs Perplexed - What's the difference?

shocked | perplexed |

As adjectives the difference between shocked and perplexed

is that shocked is surprised, startled, confused, or taken aback while perplexed is confused or puzzled.

As verbs the difference between shocked and perplexed

is that shocked is (shock) while perplexed is (perplex).

shocked

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • surprised, startled, confused, or taken aback.

    • Synonyms

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    Verb

    (head)
  • (shock)

    • perplexed

    English

    Adjective

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

    • Verb

    (head)
  • (perplex)