mystified
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: //ˈmɪstɪfaɪd//
KK: /ˈmɪstɪfaɪd/
adjective
Definition
Feeling puzzled or confused about something.
Example
She looked mystified when she heard the unexpected news.
Conversation
I was really mystified by that magic trick we saw last night.
Me too! I still can't figure out how he did it.
It's like he just made everything disappear; I was completely confused.
Exactly! I love when magic shows leave you feeling mystified like that.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
puzzled
confounded
baffled
Antonyms
clear
understood
explained
verb
Definition
To confuse someone or make them unable to understand something.
Example
The magician mystified the audience with his amazing tricks.
Tense Forms
Past: mystified
Past Participle: mystified
Conversation
I was completely mystified by that magic trick last night.
Right? I couldn't figure out how he did it either!
It's amazing how they can mystify us like that.
Root Explanation
Mystified → It is formed from "mystify" (from Greek "mystikos", meaning secret or hidden) and the suffix "-ed" (indicating a state or condition). The word "mystified" means to be in a state of confusion or bewilderment, as if something secret or hidden is not understood.
Memory Tip
Think of something that is 'hidden' or 'secret' ('mystikos') causing confusion or bewilderment — that's why being mystified means you are confused by something that is not clear.
Visually Confused Words
unmystified