Mystifying Meaning in English
word · lemma: mystify
ˈmɪstəˌfaɪɪŋ
MIS-tuh-fy-ing
mˈɪstɪfˌaɪɪŋ
MIS-tif-eye-ing
Definition
Something that is mystifying is very confusing or difficult to understand, like a puzzle or a mystery.
Usage & Nuances
"Mystifying" is formal or literary, used to describe situations, statements, or behaviors that confuse or puzzle you. Often found in written language, especially when something seems intentionally hard to understand. Synonyms: confusing, puzzling, baffling.
Spanish: desconcertante - misteriosoPortuguese (BR): misterioso - enigmáticoPortuguese (PT): misterioso - enigmáticoChinese (Simplified): 令人困惑的 - 令人费解的Chinese (Traditional): 令人困惑的 - 令人費解的Hindi: रहस्यमय - उलझन में डालने वालाArabic: محير - غامضBengali: বিভ্রান্তিকর - রহস্যজনকRussian: загадочный - непонятныйJapanese: 不可解な - 謎めいたVietnamese: khó hiểu - bí ẩnKorean: 난해한 - 신비로운Turkish: gizemli - kafa karıştırıcıUrdu: حیران کن - پراسرارIndonesian: membingungkan - penuh teka-teki
Example Sentences
The math problem was mystifying for the students.
basic
The magician's tricks were truly mystifying.
basic
Her sudden decision was mystifying to everyone.
basic
I'm still mystifying over how she solved it so quickly.
natural
The instructions for the new phone are absolutely mystifying.
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Some of his behavior lately has been really mystifying.
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