Pronunciation: /ˈmɪstəˌfaɪd/
verb to perplex or bewilder (someone)
A1 I am mystified by the magic tricks.
A2 She was mystified by the strange noises coming from the attic.
B1 The detective was mystified by the disappearance of the valuable painting.
B2 The scientist was mystified by the results of the experiment.
C1 The professor was mystified by the ancient manuscript's cryptic symbols.
C2 Despite years of research, the archaeologist remained mystified by the purpose of the mysterious artifact.
adjective causing someone to be bewildered or perplexed; puzzled
A1 The children were mystified by the magician's tricks.
A2 She was mystified by the strange noises coming from the attic.
B1 The complicated instructions left the students mystified.
B2 The scientist was mystified by the unexpected results of the experiment.
C1 The detective was mystified by the lack of evidence in the case.
C2 The professor was mystified by the ancient manuscript's unknown language.
formal The scientist was mystified by the results of the experiment, unable to explain the unexpected findings.
informal I'm completely mystified by this math problem, I have no idea how to solve it.
slang I was totally mystified by the movie's ending, it made no sense to me at all.
figurative Her mysterious smile mystified those around her, leaving them wondering what she was thinking.
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