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mystifying

/ˈmɪs.tɪ.faɪ.ɪŋ/
mys · ti · fy · ing
Adverb:mystifyingly
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1

Utterly bewildering, perplexing, or difficult to explain or understand.

Example

"The sudden disappearance of the ancient civilization remains one of history's most mystifying events."

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• Nearby Words

mystically
mysticism
mystify
mystifying
mystifyingly
mystique
myth

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the verb 'mystify', which entered English in the early 19th century from French 'mystifier', ultimately rooted in Ancient Greek 'mystikos' (secret or mystic).

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