Meaning
puzzled; doubtful
- confused and uncertain
- not fully convinced
In a sentence
Sono rimasto perplesso dalla sua risposta.
I was puzzled by his answer.
Perché sembri così perplessa?
Why do you seem so puzzled?
Non erano perplessi per il risultato.
They were not doubtful about the result.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| perplesso | masculine · singular |
| perplessa | feminine · singular |
| perplessi | masculine · plural |
| perplesse | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often used with essere, lasciare, guardare.
- Can mean both confused and doubtful about something.
- Remember agreement: perplesso, perplessa, perplessi, perplesse.