Bewildered

/bɪˈwɪl.dɚd/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

confused or perplexed; unable to understand something.

She looked bewildered when she couldn't find her way back home.

in a state of deep confusion or amazement.

The bewildered crowd stared in silence as the magician performed his tricks.

overwhelmed by conflicting situations or emotions.

He felt bewildered by the sudden changes in his life after moving to a new city.

The word 'bewildered' comes from the verb 'bewilder', dating back to the early 17th century.

bewildered by the options

Confused because there are too many choices.

bewildered look

A facial expression showing confusion.

left in bewilderment

Being in a state of confusion after an unexpected event.

bewilder

To cause someone to become perplexed and confused.

bewildering

Causing confusion or perplexity.

Bamboozled

I was totally bamboozled by the plot twist.

Foggy

After that explanation, I feel foggy about the whole situation.