perplexedly
In baffled manner
In a manner showing confusion or puzzlement, unable to understand something: She stared perplexedly at the instructions, turning the page upside down.
The adverb is uncommon—writers more often reach for *with a perplexed expression* or *in confusion*.
In puzzled manner
- confusedlyIn a bewildered state
- bemusedlyIn a puzzled manner
- quizzicallyWith puzzled expression
- uncertainlyIn a doubtful way
doubtfully · inquisitively · questioningly · wonderingly · dazedly · blankly · vaguely · hesitatingly
Annoyingly, to excess
- uncomprehendinglyWithout grasping meaning
- cluelesslyWithout any awareness
- foggilyIn an unclear manner
- hazilyIn unclear fashion
In a doubting manner
- disbelievinglyIn doubting manner
- agapeMouth held wide
- wide-eyedShowing naive amazement
- open-mouthedWith jaw dropped
bewilderedly
In puzzled manner
- confusedlyIn a bewildered state
- bemusedlyIn a puzzled manner
- quizzicallyWith puzzled expression
uncertainly · doubtfully · inquisitively · questioningly · wonderingly · dazedly · blankly · vaguely · hesitatingly · falteringly
confoundedly
Annoyingly, to excess
- uncomprehendinglyWithout grasping meaning
- cluelesslyWithout any awareness
- foggilyIn an unclear manner
incredulously
In a doubting manner
- disbelievinglyIn doubting manner
- agapeMouth held wide
- wide-eyedShowing naive amazement
perplexedlyunderstandingly
With sympathetic awareness
clearly · knowingly · comprehendingly · lucidly · insightfully
perplexedlyconfidently
With self-assurance
assuredly · decisively · certainly · unhesitatingly · resolutely