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Bewildered

UK //bɪˈwɪl.dəd//US //bɪˈwɪl.ərd//

Definition

Confused or puzzled due to a lack of understanding.

In simple words: Confused or puzzled about something.

Examples

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.

Usage notes

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.

Collocations

bewildered look
bewildered expression
bewildered by options

Synonyms

confused
perplexed
mystified
baffled
stumped

Antonyms

clear
composed
understanding

Common mistakes

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'.