adj
bewildering
bih-WIHL-duh-rihng
Bewildering (adj) means So confusing or complicated that it's hard to make sense of, often because of too many options. Example: “The menu offered a bewildering array of choices.”
adj
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So confusing or complicated that it's hard to make sense of, often because of too many options.
"The menu offered a bewildering array of choices."
"She found the new software bewildering at first."
How to use bewildering
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes something that causes confusion, especially because there's so much to take in.
Common pairings
a bewildering array
bewildering variety
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more bewildering
- Superlative
- most bewildering
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The menu offered a _____ array of choices.
Etymology
From bewilder ("to confuse or disorient someone") plus the suffix -ing.
Synonyms
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Related words
Rhymes for bewildering
peering
tapering
lowering
covering
offering
entering
altering
cheering
steering
uttering
ordering
towering
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Frequently asked questions
What does “bewildering” mean?
The word “bewildering” means so confusing or complicated that it's hard to make sense of, often because of too many options. In plain terms, describes something that causes confusion, especially because there's so much to take in.
How do you pronounce “bewildering”?
“Bewildering” is pronounced bih-WIHL-duh-rihng (/bɪˈwɪldəɹɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “bewildering” in a sentence?
Here is “bewildering” used in a sentence: “The menu offered a bewildering array of choices.”
What part of speech is “bewildering”?
“Bewildering” is an adjective.
