mind-bending

adjective

mind-bend·​ing ˈmīn(d)-ˌben-diŋ How to pronounce mind-bending (audio)
Synonyms of mind-bendingnext
mind-bendingly adverb

Examples of mind-bending in a Sentence

a spy novel with a truly mind-bending plot
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Due to these mind-bending sizes and the resulting complexity of simulating black hole accretion, previous models have used shortcuts to simplify the problem of radiation flows. Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 4 Dec. 2025 Players take on the role of Katja, a denizen of the last city on Earth, solving puzzles and exploring the mind-bending original world where real and hallucinatory fears lurk around every corner. Giana Levy, Variety, 2 Dec. 2025 In the midst of the Dark Knight trilogy, director Christopher Nolan also took on a mind-bending endeavour that had viewers questioning their grounding in reality. Ian Stokes, Space.com, 26 Nov. 2025 What follows is a series of strange and terrifying events, including taunting texts and threatening emails to Cari’s boyfriend and his ex that escalate to stalking, arson, murder, and a mind-bending twist no one saw coming. Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 25 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for mind-bending

Word History

First Known Use

1952, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of mind-bending was in 1952

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“Mind-bending.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mind-bending. Accessed 15 Dec. 2025.

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