puzzlement

[puhz-uhl-muhnt]

puz·zle·ment

[puhz-uhl-muhnt]
noun
1.
the state of being puzzled; perplexity.
2.
something puzzling.

Origin:
1815–25; puzzle + -ment
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Puzzlement is always a great word to know.
So is ninnyhammer. Does it mean:
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
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puzzlement (ˈpʌzəlmənt)
 
n
the state or condition of being puzzled; perplexity

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