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What is another word for Puzzling? – 127 Puzzling Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    perplexing baffling confusing enigmatic mysterious unclear ambiguous obscure cryptic incomprehensible inexplicable unclear illogical inconsistent contradictory paradoxical unclear vague ambiguous uncertain dubious questionable suspicious intriguing curious interesting thought-provoking challenging brain-teasing problematic difficult complex complicated puzzling mystifying bewildering disconcerting unsettling

    Meaning of Puzzling

    According to the Oxford English Dictionary, "puzzling" refers to something that is difficult to understand or explain, often because it is mysterious, unclear, or ambiguous.

    Definitions

    • Merriam-Webster defines "puzzling" as something that is perplexing or baffling, often requiring careful thought or consideration to understand.
    • Cambridge Dictionary describes "puzzling" as something that is difficult to understand or explain, often because it is strange, unusual, or unclear.

    Example Uses

    • The plot of the movie was puzzling, with many twists and turns that kept the audience guessing.
    • The professor's explanation of the complex theory was puzzling, and many students left the lecture feeling confused.
    • The detective found the clues at the crime scene puzzling, and it took her several days to piece together the evidence.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    clear obvious straightforward easy simple uncomplicated straightforward lucid transparent evident plain straightforward intelligible comprehensible logical consistent coherent straightforward unambiguous certain unquestionable indisputable straightforward

    Related Nouns

    enigma mystery puzzle riddle brain-teaser problem conundrum paradox ambiguity uncertainty doubt question dilemma predicament situation circumstance condition state affair matter case issue

    Related Verbs

    perplex baffle confuse bewilder disconcert unsettle intrigue fascinate interest challenge provoke stimulate puzzle mystify intrigue confound flummox stump bewilder

    Related Adjectives

    perplexing baffling confusing enigmatic mysterious unclear ambiguous obscure cryptic incomprehensible inexplicable illogical inconsistent contradictory paradoxical vague uncertain dubious questionable suspicious intriguing curious interesting thought-provoking challenging