English adjective: puzzling | |||
1. | puzzling not clear to the understanding | ||
Samples | I didn't grasp the meaning of that enigmatic comment until much later. Prophetic texts so enigmatic that their meaning has been disputed for centuries. | ||
Synonyms | enigmatic, enigmatical | ||
Similar | incomprehensible, uncomprehensible | ||
Antonyms | comprehendible, comprehensible | ||
2. | puzzling lacking clarity of meaning; causing confusion or perplexity | ||
Samples | Sent confusing signals to Iraq. Perplexing to someone who knew nothing about it. A puzzling statement. | ||
Synonyms | confusing, perplexing | ||
Similar | unclear | ||
Antonyms | clear | ||