English-German translation for "perplexity"

"perplexity" German translation

perplexity
noun | Substantiv s

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Bestürzung, Unruhe, peinliche Verlegenheit, Verblüffung Verwickelung, Verwirrung, Verworrenheit, Schwierigkeit verdutzter Gesichtsausdruck
examples
  • perplexity of mind
    Gemütsunruhe
    perplexity of mind
  • Verwick(e)lungfeminine | Femininum f
    perplexity difficulty, confusion
    Verwirrungfeminine | Femininum f
    perplexity difficulty, confusion
    Verworrenheitfeminine | Femininum f
    perplexity difficulty, confusion
    Schwierigkeitfeminine | Femininum f
    perplexity difficulty, confusion
    perplexity difficulty, confusion
Auch die Briten scheinen den Franzosen mit einer gewissen Perplexität zu begegnen.
The British, too, seem to be regarding the French with some perplexity.
Source: News-Commentary
Mit meiner Stimmenthaltung im Ausschuß sollte diese Bestürzung zum Ausdruck gebracht werden.
We wanted to express our perplexity as regards these points by abstaining in committee.
Source: Europarl
Die ganze Schule war starr vor Staunen über solche Kühnheit.
The school stared in perplexity at this incredible folly.
Source: Books
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