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puzzling
adjective
Lacking clarity of meaning; causing confusion or perplexity
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adjective
Lacking clarity of meaning; causing confusion or perplexity
“Sent confusing signals to Iraq”
adjective
Not clear to the understanding
“I didn't grasp the meaning of that enigmatic comment until much later”
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Sent confusing signals to Iraq
Perplexing to someone who knew nothing about it
A puzzling statement
I didn't grasp the meaning of that enigmatic comment until much later
Prophetic texts so enigmatic that their meaning has been disputed for centuries
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