mind-boggling

adjective

mind-bog·​gling ˈmīn(d)-ˌbä-g(ə-)liŋ How to pronounce mind-boggling (audio)
Synonyms of mind-bogglingnext
: mentally or emotionally exciting or overwhelming
mind-bogglingly adverb

Examples of mind-boggling in a Sentence

a big-box store with a mind-boggling array of home-improvement supplies for the do-it-yourselfer
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Perhaps most mind-boggling is that they were only outscored 181-177 in such contests. Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 28 Jan. 2026 The deposition videos reveal mind-boggling nonanswers by the BPD’s lead investigator on the case, Donald Kincaid. Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 28 Jan. 2026 The final mind-boggling betting stat is that the Dodgers are -10000 to make it to the postseason. Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026 Mike Elko grabbed Tulsa linebacker Ray Coney, who had a mind-boggling 129 tackles last season, Northwestern edge rusher Anto Saka and a Colorado safety named Tawfiq Byard. Sports Columnist, Austin American Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mind-boggling

Word History

First Known Use

1955, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of mind-boggling was in 1955

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“Mind-boggling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mind-boggling. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.

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