puzzling puzzling /ˈpʌzlɪŋ/

adjective

1. () Lacking clarity of meaning; causing confusion or perplexity  ( confusing , perplexing , puzzling )
   lacking clarity of meaning; causing confusion or perplexity
    Sent confusing signals to Iraq
   sent confusing signals to Iraq
    Perplexing to someone who knew nothing about it
   perplexing to someone who knew nothing about it
    A puzzling statement
   a puzzling statement
   
2. () Not clear to the understanding  ( enigmatical , enigmatic , puzzling )
   not clear to the understanding
    I didn't grasp the meaning of that enigmatic comment until much later
   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
   prophetic texts so enigmatic that their meaning has been disputed for centuries