mind-bending

adjective

mind-bend·​ing ˈmīn(d)-ˌben-diŋ How to pronounce mind-bending (audio)
Synonyms of mind-bendingnext
mind-bendingly adverb

Examples of mind-bending in a Sentence

a spy novel with a truly mind-bending plot
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Ships have real inertia and Newtonian physics, and pilots can choose to toggle flight assistance on to help stabilize their often unpredictable craft, or off to perform mind-bending maneuvers that can be the edge between life and death in high-skill player versus player shootouts. Alan Bradley, Space.com, 31 Jan. 2026 An iconic Nineties teen comedy, a mind-bending Christopher Nolan favorite, and one of Pixar’s most beloved films are set to join the Library of Congress’ National Film Registry. Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 29 Jan. 2026 Uncertain Spacetime Einstein’s general theory of relativity, with its mind-bending revelations about the subjectivity of space and time, has long had issues meshing with quantum mechanics. Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 27 Jan. 2026 There are moments this season when Jake will throw down a mind-bending slam, looking like the spitting image of his father. Mirin Fader, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mind-bending

Word History

First Known Use

1952, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of mind-bending was in 1952

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“Mind-bending.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mind-bending. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.

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