Opaque
Opaque adjective - Having an often intentionally veiled or uncertain meaning.
Usage example: somehow listeners seem to connect with the songwriter, despite his deeply personal, often opaque lyrics
Puzzling is a synonym for opaque in obscure topic. In some cases you can use "Puzzling" instead an adjective "Opaque", when it comes to topics like incomprehensible.
Nearby Words: opaqueness, opaquely
Puzzling
Puzzling adjective - Not clear to the understanding.
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