as in puzzled
to throw into a state of mental uncertainty
we were mystified by the sudden changes in the tax code
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Recent Examples of mystified
Zeller’s canvases mystified him.
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Eric Boodman, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2026
Listening to that last statement, I was mystified.
—Aryeh Neier, The New York Review of Books, 10 Mar. 2026
Yet even Tamara is mystified by her son’s relentless urge to repair.
—Tad Friend, New Yorker, 23 Feb. 2026
Tuttle says she is mystified by the fact that the festival is being presented as being less political, or even as having turned its back on politics.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 16 Feb. 2026
Game and Fish officials were mystified because the guy didn't leave much, if any, physical evidence.
—Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 15 Feb. 2026
Quote of the week Labour seem to be mystified and terrified of the bond market in equal proportions.
—Ian King, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
And, in the same way, generations before us were mystified by how sounds (radio) and pictures (television) could travel through the airwaves.
—Terry Savage, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
The Cowboys’ offense was mystified in the loss to the Minnesota Vikings.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 9 Jan. 2026
Eric Boodman, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2026
Listening to that last statement, I was mystified.
—Aryeh Neier, The New York Review of Books, 10 Mar. 2026
Yet even Tamara is mystified by her son’s relentless urge to repair.
—Tad Friend, New Yorker, 23 Feb. 2026
Tuttle says she is mystified by the fact that the festival is being presented as being less political, or even as having turned its back on politics.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 16 Feb. 2026
Game and Fish officials were mystified because the guy didn't leave much, if any, physical evidence.
—Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 15 Feb. 2026
Quote of the week Labour seem to be mystified and terrified of the bond market in equal proportions.
—Ian King, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
And, in the same way, generations before us were mystified by how sounds (radio) and pictures (television) could travel through the airwaves.
—Terry Savage, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
The Cowboys’ offense was mystified in the loss to the Minnesota Vikings.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mystified
Verb
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The remains of these unknown creatures often puzzled their discoverers.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
25 Mar. 2026
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This has puzzled researchers because lithium metal is soft, while the ceramic electrolytes used in these batteries are rigid.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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No one, not even Jason — who is baffled at the galley’s sudden collapse — is more surprised at Ellie’s outburst than Ben.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
31 Mar. 2026
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On Sunday, Roan responded on Instagram, seemingly baffled by the swirling controversy.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Their presence prompted nervousness among beachgoers and surfers sharing the water, but marveled researchers who were perplexed by the abnormally longer stay close to shore.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
27 Mar. 2026
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These are the brutally real snapshots of a man well acquainted with—but still perplexed by—the powerful and destructive forces that lord over our lives.—
Dash Lewis,
Pitchfork,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Now, many millions of Americans are bewildered by events.—
David French,
Mercury News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Oswalt confesses being bewildered by Bamford at first.—
Lisa Kennedy,
Variety,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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And now New Idea is reporting that Baker’s ex, Rebecca Rigg, who is very close to Kidman, is a bit confused by the situation.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
30 Mar. 2026
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In addition, DraftKings argues that consumers aren’t confused by DraftKings’ use of March Madness.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Mystified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mystified. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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