Mystified Meaning in English
word · lemma: mystify
ˈmɪstəˌfaɪd
MIS-tuh-fyd
mˈɪstɪfˌaɪd
MIS-tif-yd
Definition
Feeling very confused or unable to understand something, often because it seems strange or impossible to explain.
Usage & Nuances
'Mystified' is a formal or literary word, used when something is puzzling or not understood. Common collocations include 'looked mystified', 'was mystified by'. It is stronger than 'confused' and implies wonder or intrigue, not just lack of understanding.
Spanish: desconcertado - perplejoPortuguese (BR): confuso - intrigadoPortuguese (PT): confuso - intrigadoChinese (Simplified): 困惑 - 迷惑Chinese (Traditional): 困惑 - 迷惑Hindi: हैरान - चकितArabic: متحير - مذهولBengali: হতবুদ্ধি - বিস্মিতRussian: озадаченный - в недоуменииJapanese: 当惑した - 不思議がったVietnamese: bối rối - kinh ngạcKorean: 어리둥절한 - 당혹스러운Turkish: şaşkın - kafası karışmışUrdu: حیران - پریشانIndonesian: bingung (sekali) - tercengang
Example Sentences
She looked mystified by the complex puzzle.
basic
He was mystified by her sudden disappearance.
basic
The instructions left me mystified.
basic
I was completely mystified by how the magician did that trick.
natural
Her answer left the whole class mystified.
natural
People were mystified about why the event was canceled without warning.
natural