perplexity

IPA: pɝpɫˈɛksʌti

The state or quality of being perplexed.
Something that perplexes.
(information theory) A measure of how well a probability distribution or model predicts a sample.

Examples of "perplexity" in Sentences

The complex math problem left me in a state of perplexity, unsure of how to proceed
The sudden disappearance of the key only added to the perplexity of the situation
His cryptic message left us all in a state of perplexity, trying to decipher its meaning
The intricacies of the legal system often lead to moments of perplexity for those unfamiliar with it
Trying to navigate the maze of city streets left me in a state of perplexity, feeling lost and disoriented