Mystified: meaning, definitions and examples

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mystified

[ ˈmɪstəˌfaɪd ]

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feeling

Utterly puzzled or confused; perplexed.

Synonyms

confused, perplexed, puzzled

Examples of usage

I was completely mystified by the strange occurrences in the house.
She was mystified by his sudden change in behavior.

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action

To be bewildered or confused by something.

Synonyms

bewildered, confused, perplexed

Examples of usage

She was mystified by the magic trick.
I am mystified by his refusal to answer.

Translations

Translations of the word "mystified" in other languages:

🇵🇹 místico

🇮🇳 चकित

🇩🇪 verwirrt

🇮🇩 terheran-heran

🇺🇦 спантеличений

🇵🇱 zdezorientowany

🇯🇵 困惑した

🇫🇷 mystifié

🇪🇸 misterioso

🇹🇷 şaşkın

🇰🇷 당황한

🇸🇦 مرتبك

🇨🇿 zmatený

🇸🇰 zmätený

🇨🇳 困惑的

🇸🇮 zmeden

🇮🇸 ruglaður

🇰🇿 абдыраған

🇬🇪 გაბნეული

🇦🇿 çaşqın

🇲🇽 misterioso

Word origin

The word 'mystified' originates from the late 18th century, derived from the noun 'mystify', which comes from the French word 'mystifier'. The prefix 'mis-' suggests an action that leads to confusion or bewilderment, reflecting the meaning of the word.