unpuzzled
Elementary (A2)
IPA: //ʌnˈpʌzəld//
KK: /ʌnˈpʌzəld/
adjective
Definition
Not confused or uncertain; clear in understanding.
Example
After the explanation, I felt completely unpuzzled about the topic.
Conversation
I finally figured out that math problem we were working on.
Oh really? That's awesome! I was feeling so unpuzzled about it.
Yeah, I just needed to look at it from a different angle.
Sometimes that's all it takes to feel less confused.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
clear
certain
composed
Antonyms
confused
perplexed
bewildered
verb
Definition
To remove confusion or clarify something that was previously puzzling.
Example
After explaining the instructions, she felt unpuzzled and ready to start the project.
Tense Forms
Past: unpuzzled
Past Participle: unpuzzled
Conversation
I was really confused by that riddle yesterday.
Yeah, it was tricky! I finally unpuzzled it this morning.
What was the answer, then?
Root Explanation
Unpuzzled → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "puzzle" (from Middle English *puzle*, meaning to confuse or perplex). The word "unpuzzled" means not confused or perplexed, indicating clarity of understanding.
Memory Tip
Think of 'not' ('un-') being added to 'puzzle', which means to confuse. So, when someone is unpuzzled, they are not confused anymore.
Visually Confused Words
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