puzzlement
Example Sentences
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They walked on and on, turning corner after corner, in increasing puzzlement.
From Literature
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It’s time to turn your puzzlement and distress into legal action.
From MarketWatch
Sensing the little creature's genuine puzzlement, Jeremy's feelings shifted from awe to protectiveness.
From Literature
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The couple noticed the mystery wedding crasher only when they received photos of their big day – a tall man in a dark suit, with a noticeable look of puzzlement on his face.
From BBC
After some initial puzzlement from the governor’s office — are you sure?
From Los Angeles Times
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