Meaning of the word puzzled in English

What does puzzled mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

puzzled

US /ˈpʌz.əld/
UK /ˈpʌz.əld/

Adjective

unable to understand something; confused

Example:
She looked puzzled by his sudden departure.
The detective was puzzled by the lack of clues at the crime scene.