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puzzling

Puzzling (adj) means Difficult to understand or explain; confusing. Example: “It's puzzling why the company would drop such a popular product.”

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Difficult to understand or explain; confusing.
"It's puzzling why the company would drop such a popular product."

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In plain EnglishSomething that leaves you confused or unable to make sense of it.

Word forms

more puzzling comparative, puzzlings plural, most puzzling superlative

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What does “puzzling” mean?

The word “puzzling” means difficult to understand or explain; confusing. In plain terms, something that leaves you confused or unable to make sense of it.

How do you use “puzzling” in a sentence?

Here is “puzzling” used in a sentence: “It's puzzling why the company would drop such a popular product.”

What part of speech is “puzzling”?

“Puzzling” is an adjective.

What is the meaning of puzzling?

"puzzling" (adj) means difficult to understand or explain; confusing.

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