Mystery
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Unsolved Questions
Use 'mystery' when something can't be explained or understood, often after much thought. How the pyramids were built is still a mystery.
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Intriguing Uncertainty
'Mystery' adds a sense of intrigue or interest when you talk about unresolved issues. Her sudden disappearance was surrounded by mystery.
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Seeking Answers
When 'mystery' is used, it suggests something people want or are trying to figure out. Scientists are unraveling the mysteries of the universe.