puzzlement
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The first trailer drew massive viewership online, though some fans expressed puzzlement at the show’s new look and feel.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 9, 2026
The decision to choose tiny Monaco for the US-born pope's first trip in Europe since his election last year has caused puzzlement among observers.
From Barron's ● Mar. 25, 2026
It’s time to turn your puzzlement and distress into legal action.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 11, 2026
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 ● Sep. 11, 2025
A look of puzzlement came over her face.
From "The City of Ember" by Jeanne DuPrau
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