Word
perplexity, n.
(perplexities)
trouble or confusion resulting from complexity
<noun.cognition>
perplexity
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
perplexed
semantic pointers
hypernym
confusion, disarray, mental confusion, confusedness, muddiness
hyponym
mystery, enigma, secret, closed book
tangle, snarl, maze
dilemma, quandary