be mystified

Frequency: 8.535.2 per million words

Used to describe the state of being very confused because you cannot understand something.

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Examples (10)

  • She was genuinely mystified by her success.
  • I am completely mystified by his strange behavior.
  • The detective was mystified by the lack of clues at the crime scene.
  • We were all mystified by how the magician performed the trick.
  • She has been mystified ever since she received the anonymous letter.
  • He is often mystified by modern art.
  • Don't be mystified; let me explain the process to you.
  • The scientists were truly mystified by the unexpected results.
  • After reading the ancient text, she remained mystified.
  • The children were utterly mystified by the complex puzzle.