head-scratcher

as in mystery
something hard to understand or explain why he chose to sink all of his money into a failing business is a real head-scratcher

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of head-scratcher Odds: 10% Maná Maná's nomination was a head-scratcher. Troy Smith, Axios, 11 Mar. 2025 Wilson was a head-scratcher on Monday’s Day 1 of the 48-hour free agency negotiating window. Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2025 This is a no-brainer for Florida and a serious head-scratcher for Boston. Dom Luszczyszyn, The Athletic, 8 Mar. 2025 What’s a deadline without a head-scratcher to shake things up? Shayna Goldman, The Athletic, 6 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for head-scratcher

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Head-scratcher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/head-scratcher. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!