n.; pl.Perplexities [ L. perplexitas: cf. F. perplexité. ] The quality or state of being perplexed or puzzled; complication; intricacy; entanglement; distraction of mind through doubt or difficulty; embarrassment; bewilderment; doubt. [ 1913 Webster ]
By their own perplexities involved, They ravel more. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]