Cryptic
Pronunciation: /ˈkrɪptɪk/
Cryptic (adjective)
- difficult to understand or explain because it is hidden or mysterious.
- acting in a way that hides true intentions or feelings.
- having a meaning that is not immediately clear or is concealed.
Examples
- The instructions were cryptic and left everyone confused.
- Her cryptic message puzzled the entire team.
Common collocations: cryptic message, cryptic instructions, cryptic behavior, cryptic demeanor, cryptic meaning