Foreboding
Foreboding adjective - Being or showing a sign of evil or calamity to come.
Perplexing and foreboding are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Perplexing" instead an adjective "Foreboding".
Nearby Word: foreboded
Perplexing
Perplexing adjective - Lacking clarity of meaning; causing confusion or perplexity.
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Synonyms for Perplexing
Foreboding and perplexing are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Foreboding" instead an adjective "Perplexing".
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