PERPLEXING
\pəplˈɛksɪŋ], \pəplˈɛksɪŋ], \p_ə_p_l_ˈɛ_k_s_ɪ_ŋ]\
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lacking clarity of meaning; causing confusion or perplexity; "sent confusing signals to Iraq"; "perplexing to someone who knew nothing about it"; "a puzzling statement"
By Princeton University
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