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bewildered

/bəˈwɪldəd/adjective

Very confused, and unsure what is happening or what to do.

Example sentences

  • “The bewildered tourists stared at the subway map.”
  • “He looked bewildered when everyone started laughing.”
  • “I was bewildered by the long list of forms.”

Often with 'by' or 'at': bewildered by the choices. Stronger than 'confused', suggesting you feel lost.

Featured as word of the day on March 31, 2026.

Synonyms for bewildered

  • confused
  • baffled
  • puzzled
  • perplexed
  • mystified

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