adj
bewildered
buh-WIHL-duhd
adj
1
Confused, puzzled, or unable to think clearly, often because of too much information or an unexpected situation.
"She looked bewildered by the sudden change in plans."
"The tourists stood bewildered in the middle of the crowded station."
How to Use Bewildered
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFeeling lost, confused, or unsure what's happening.
Common pairings
a bewildered look
utterly bewildered
Word Forms
more bewildered comparative, most bewildered superlative
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