adj

mystified

Mystified (adj) means Puzzled or completely confused, unable to understand what is happening. Example: “The scientists were mystified by the strange readings.”

adj

Puzzled or completely confused, unable to understand what is happening.

"The scientists were mystified by the strange readings."

"She looked mystified when asked to explain the results."

How to use mystified

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In plain EnglishLeft confused and unable to make sense of something.

Common pairings

completely mystified left mystified

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What does “mystified” mean?

The word “mystified” means puzzled or completely confused, unable to understand what is happening. In plain terms, left confused and unable to make sense of something.

How do you use “mystified” in a sentence?

Here is “mystified” used in a sentence: “The scientists were mystified by the strange readings.”

What part of speech is “mystified”?

“Mystified” is an adjective.

What is the meaning of mystified?

"mystified" (adj) means puzzled or completely confused, unable to understand what is happening.