perplexity

Most amusing is the creators’ sincere perplexity at their creations being taken seriously.

The mainstream press expressed perplexity at his embrace of an Irish cultural identity "despite being born and raised in England".

The performances, too, are more likenesses than full characterizations, which, admittedly, is wholly in keeping with the perplexities being dramatized.

The authors expressed perplexity about why excess deaths actually rose in 2021, despite the arrival of the vaccines and the implementation of social anti-pandemic measures, and remained elevated the following year.

He said he felt some “perplexity” about how it was released and said he understood Israel’s anger.