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Puzzlement Definition & Meaning

puzzlement
noun
  1. confusion resulting from failure to understand

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Frequently asked questions

What does puzzlement mean?
confusion resulting from failure to understand
What part of speech is puzzlement?
Puzzlement is a noun.

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