puzzlement
|puz/zle/ment|
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/ˈpʌzəlmənt/
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/ˈpʌzlmənt/
(puzzle)
confusion
Etymology
Etymology Information
'puzzlement' originates from the word 'puzzle', which comes from the Middle English word 'pusle', meaning 'bewilder'.
Historical Evolution
'pusle' transformed into the modern English word 'puzzle', and eventually 'puzzlement' was derived from it.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to bewilder or confuse', and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a state of confusion'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a state of being confused or perplexed.
Her puzzlement was evident when she couldn't solve the riddle.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45