puzzling issue

[ˈpʌzəlɪŋ ˈɪʃuː]
noun phrasepl: puzzling issues
questão intrigante
1. a problem or matter that is difficult to understand or solve; something confusing or perplexing
The puzzling issue of why the experiment failed remained unsolved for weeks.
A questão intrigante sobre por que o experimento falhou permaneceu sem solução por semanas.
2. a situation or topic that raises questions and lacks clear explanation
The sudden rise in unemployment is a puzzling issue for economists.
O aumento repentino do desemprego é uma questão intrigante para os economistas.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'puzzling issue' is commonly used in academic, professional, and journalistic discourse to describe complex problems that require investigation or deeper analysis. Brazilians may also use 'mistério' (mystery) colloquially in informal speech.
NYC Slang
a real head-scratcher
Synonyms / Sinônimos
perplexing matterconfusing problemenigmatic issuemysterious situationvexing question
Antonyms / Antônimos
clear issueobvious matterstraightforward problemsimple question

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
questão intrigante
most common usage in formal and informal contexts
General Brazilian
questão confusa
alternative, more direct translation
São Paulo
questão intrigante
preferred in business and academic contexts
Portugal
questão intrigante
same as Brazilian Portuguese; can also use 'assunto confuso'

Related Words

mysteryenigmaconundrumriddleparadoxdilemma

Related Idioms & Phrases

a hard nut to crack
food for thought
a mystery wrapped in an enigma
leave someone scratching their head
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