Synonyms of whys

whys

noun

plural of why

1

as in reasons

something (as a belief) that serves as the basis for another thing

asked the whys behind the surprising decision

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reasons
• motives
• subjects
• wherefores
• grounds
• causes
• authorities
• considerations
• accounts
• antecedents
• incentives
• stimuli
• occasions
• impetuses
• inspirations
• instigations

2

as in mysteries

something hard to understand or explain

how one decides that a certain person is "the one" is one of the great whys of life

Synonyms & Similar Words

• mysteries
• enigmas
• secrets
• conundrums
• riddles
• puzzles
• problems
• mystifications
• puzzlements
• matters
• challenges
• perplexities
• closed books
• head-scratchers
• troubles
• posers
• cases
• stumpers
• brainteasers
• knots