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 puzzling puzzling /ˈpʌzlɪŋ/

adjective

  1. () Lacking clarity of meaning; causing confusion or perplexity  ( confusing , perplexing , puzzling )
    lacking clarity of meaning; causing confusion or perplexity
     Sent confusing signals to Iraq
    sent confusing signals to Iraq
     Perplexing to someone who knew nothing about it
    perplexing to someone who knew nothing about it
     A puzzling statement
    a puzzling statement
  2. () Not clear to the understanding  ( enigmatical , enigmatic , puzzling )
    not clear to the understanding
     I didn't grasp the meaning of that enigmatic comment until much later
    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
    prophetic texts so enigmatic that their meaning has been disputed for centuries