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Bewildered

🇬🇧 UK //bɪˈwɪl.dəd// 🇺🇸 US //bɪˈwɪl.ərd//

Meaning of Bewildered

Confused or puzzled due to a lack of understanding.

In simple words: Confused or puzzled about something.

Bewildered in a sentence

• She looked bewildered after hearing the unexpected news.
• The instructions were so complicated that they left him bewildered.
• He was bewildered by the sudden change in plans.
• The children were bewildered when they got lost at the fair.
• The scientist felt bewildered by the results of the experiment.

How to use Bewildered

Used to describe a state of confusion. Appropriate in both spoken and written contexts. Not typically used in formal academic writings.

Grammar pattern

standalone adjective

Memory hint

Think of being lost in the wild, feeling utterly confused.

Related words

Collocations with Bewildered

• bewildered look
• bewildered expression
• bewildered by options

Synonyms for Bewildered

• confused
• perplexed
• mystified
• baffled
• stumped

Opposites of Bewildered

• clear
• composed
• understanding

Common mistakes with Bewildered

• Confused with 'bewilder' which is a verb.
• Using it to describe something that is just complicated, rather than causing confusion.
• Omitting the context when saying someone is 'bewildered'.

Frequently asked questions about Bewildered

What does Bewildered mean?

Confused or puzzled about something.

What is the definition of Bewildered?

Confused or puzzled due to a lack of understanding.

How do you use Bewildered in a sentence?

She looked bewildered after hearing the unexpected news.

Can you give another example of Bewildered?

The instructions were so complicated that they left him bewildered.

What are synonyms for Bewildered?

Common alternatives include confused, perplexed, mystified, baffled, stumped.

What is the opposite of Bewildered?

Opposite meanings include clear, composed, understanding.

What words go with Bewildered?

It commonly pairs with bewildered look, bewildered expression, bewildered by options.

What are common mistakes when using Bewildered?

Confused with 'bewilder' which is a verb. Using it to describe something that is just complicated, rather than causing confusion. Omitting the context when saying someone is 'bewildered'.

How do you pronounce Bewildered?

US: //bɪˈwɪl.ərd//, UK: //bɪˈwɪl.dəd//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Bewildered?

Used to describe a state of confusion. Appropriate in both spoken and written contexts. Not typically used in formal academic writings.

What CEFR level is Bewildered?

"Bewildered" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.