puzzling Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb be a mystery or bewildering to
   mystify; perplex; bewilder; get; beat; puzzle; pose; amaze; vex; baffle; flummox; stick; stupefy; gravel; nonplus; dumbfound.
   
   • This beats me!
   • Got me--I don't know the answer!
   • a vexing problem
   • This question really stuck me
2. verb be uncertain about; think about without fully understanding or being able to decide
   puzzle.
   
   • We puzzled over her sudden departure
3. adjective satellite not clear to the understanding
   enigmatic; enigmatical.
   
   • I didn't grasp the meaning of that enigmatic comment until much later
   • prophetic texts so enigmatic that their meaning has been disputed for centuries
4. adjective satellite lacking clarity of meaning; causing confusion or perplexity
   perplexing; confusing.
   
   • sent confusing signals to Iraq
   • perplexing to someone who knew nothing about it
   • a puzzling statement

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