Basic Details
Word: Puzzled
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Confused or unable to find an explanation for something.
Synonyms: Confused, baffled, bewildered
Antonyms: Clear, understood, certain
Idioms and Phrases
- Puzzle it out: To figure something out through careful thinking. Example: "After a long discussion, we finally managed to puzzle it out together."
- In a puzzle: To be in a confusing situation. Example: "When the teacher changed the rules unexpectedly, everyone was left in a puzzle."
Usage Examples
Example 1: She looked puzzled when she saw the strange footprints in the garden.
Example 2: Despite trying for hours, he remained puzzled by the tricky maths problem.
Example 3: His puzzled expression made it clear that he did not understand the instructions.
Fun Fact
The word "puzzled" comes from the root word "puzzle," which originally referred to an arrangement of pieces that needed to be figured out, much like a jigsaw puzzle. The word has been used since the 16th century!
Famous Quote
"The greatest puzzles are to be assembled from the simplest pieces." - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "puzzled" mean?
a) Happy
b) Confused
c) Excited
d) Angry
Answer: b) Confused
2. Which of these is a synonym of "puzzled"?
a) Baffled
b) Joyful
c) Angry
d) Clear
Answer: a) Baffled
3. Which of these is an antonym of "puzzled"?
a) Confused
b) Clear
c) Baffled
d) Mystified
Answer: b) Clear
4. Which sentence uses "puzzled" correctly?
a) She was puzzled by the beautiful sunset.
b) The dancer appeared puzzled as she performed.
c) He was puzzled by the magic trick that he saw.
d) The puzzled cat played with the ball.
Answer: c) He was puzzled by the magic trick that he saw.
5. What does the idiom "puzzle it out" mean?
a) To ignore a problem
b) To figure something out
c) To create a puzzle
d) To solve a riddle
Answer: b) To figure something out
