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bewilder

/ bɪˈwɪldə /

verb

1. to confuse utterly; puzzle
2. archaic.

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Derived Forms

• beˈwilderˌment, noun

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Word History and Origins

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Example Sentences

But it can feel bewildering, and far away.

Being the journalist I am, from the beginning of this strange and bewildering acoustic saga, I wanted to determine the etiology of my hearing decline.

“Jesus of Suburbia” rejects suburban conformity, seeking meaning in a world that feels increasingly hostile and bewildering.

A naive and bewildered Daniel Dubois turned to his father for support when asked to share his dreams and aspirations.

A touch bewildered, a trifle unsteady on his feet.