perplexing -
Confusing and difficult to understand
Scientists find it perplexing how life's incredible complexity came out Earth's hot water all by itself.
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bumble -
To act or speak in a confused manner.
Joe wasn't really ready for the test, but somehow by guessing here and there he bumbled his way into getting a passing mark.
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speechless -
Unable to speak or express oneself, typically due to strong emotions such as surprise, shock, or awe.
The news of his promotion left him completely speechless, and internally joyous.
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traumatized -
Being severely shocked, disturbed, and upset in a way that causes lasting emotional pain.
He survived the battle, but was traumatized by the violence he witnessed, and it took a long time for him to recover.
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vague -
Not clear
Joe got into the car to drive to the nearest mountain, even though he had only a vague idea of how to get there.
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reeling -
To feel very shocked, upset, or confused.
The combination of the Covid19 virus and the George Floyd demonstrations left America reeling.
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impetuous -
Acting quickly and without thought or care; impulsive.
His impetuous decision to quit his job left him struggling to find a new one.
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hectic -
Characterized by intense agitation, excitement, or rapid movement.
The market was hectic with people rushing to buy last-minute gifts.
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tricky -
Difficult to deal with or do, often requiring skill or caution, sometimes being deceptive or misleading, making it appear different from what it really is.
The magician used a tricky move to distract the audience
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bewildered -
To be completely confused because of an overload of information.
During his first visit to New York City from his small town, Fred was totally bewildered by the flashing lights and the rushing crowds.
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baffle -
To totally bewilder, confuse, and mystify.
Martha was baffled about several things in her life, especially why she seemed to spend more money than she had, and why she couldn’t lose weight even though she carefully watched her diet.
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nebulous -
Unclear, vague, or ill-defined — lacking definite form or limits.
His explanation was so nebulous that no one really understood what he meant.
