Can I use the word "perplexed" in academic writing? If not, would you please suggest another word?
Example sentence: When numerical examples provide different results, audience will be left perplexed on how the issue is solved.
Answer
While you can use perplexed or confused (or other synonyms), you may wish to consider terms such as un/clear or un/certain as well. These are more objective, in that they simply carry the meaning of a lack of understanding (clarity, certainty), and they thus lend themselves well to academic writing. Choose your words around whatever term you select, though - an audience may be left with a lack of clarity or understanding is less judgemental than could confuse an audience.
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