mystification

/ˌmɪstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
noun
  1. A feeling of confusion or being puzzled because something is difficult to understand.
    • She stared at the strange device in complete mystification.
    • The teacher's explanation only added to the students' mystification.
    • His sudden change of plans caused great mystification among his friends.
  2. The act of making something confusing or mysterious on purpose.
    • The company's mystification of its financial reports made investors suspicious.
    • His deliberate mystification of the simple instructions annoyed everyone.
    • The magician's mystification of the audience was part of the show.
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