Synonyms for

Puzzling

Verb / ˈpʌzʌlɪŋ / / ˈpʌzlɪŋ / Another word for puzzling — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

causing confusion or uncertainty; difficult to understand or explain

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Example sentences

  1. The puzzle was too puzzling for me to solve.
  2. The teacher gave us a puzzling math problem to solve.
  3. The mystery book had a very puzzling ending.
  4. The strange behavior of the cat was puzzling to the owner.
  5. The directions on the map were puzzling to follow.

Quotes

  • Life is a very puzzling game.
  • The most puzzling thing about TV is it's called a medium when it's really quite rare.
  • Life is a bewildering puzzle.

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