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puzzling method

[ˈpʌzəlɪŋ ˈmeθəd]
nounpl: puzzling methods
método desconcertante / método confuso
1. A procedure or technique that is difficult to understand or that raises questions and confusion
The researcher employed a puzzling method that left everyone wondering about her approach.
A pesquisadora empregou um método desconcertante que deixou todos se perguntando sobre sua abordagem.
2. An unclear or enigmatic way of solving problems or accomplishing tasks
His puzzling method to fixing the device seemed illogical at first.
Seu método confuso para consertar o dispositivo pareceu ilógico no início.
Synonyms
confusing methodenigmatic approachunclear proceduremystifying technique
Antonyms
clear methodstraightforward approachtransparent proceduresimple technique

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
método desconcertante / método confuso
commonly used in academic and professional contexts
Portugal
método desconcertante / método intrigante
préférence for 'intrigante' in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

a puzzle wrapped in a mystery
beat around the bush
Greek to me
lost in translation
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