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mysterious

/mɪˈstɪəɹi.əs/

adjective

Meaning

  • Of unknown origin.

    "He received a mysterious phone call this morning."

  • Having unknown qualities.

    "Our boss is a mysterious man who hardly ever meets with us."

  • Difficult to understand.

    "Why he left without saying goodbye is quite mysterious."

  • Deliberately evasive or enigmatic.

    "Stop being mysterious and just tell me what you want."

Synonyms

esoteric,
uncertain,
undefined,
untraceable