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Definition of mindbending

mindbending

/ˈmaɪndˌbɛndɪŋ/
mind · bend · ing
Adverb:mindbendingly
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• adjective

1

So complex, bizarre, or extraordinary as to challenge normal comprehension or stretch the limits of the imagination.

Example

"The physicist gave a lecture on the mindbending paradoxes of quantum mechanics and time dilation."

2

Strongly affecting or altering normal perception and consciousness, especially through the use of hallucinogenic substances.

Example

"The documentary explored the history of counterculture music and mindbending visual art."

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Word Nuance & Usage

More commonly spelled with a hyphen as "mind-bending" in standard dictionaries and formal writing.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mindbending. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mindbending
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