bewildered

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/bɪˈwɪldərd/
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Completely confused and unable to understand.
Practice using bewildered in conversation until it feels natural

Examples

  • After the complex explanation, the audience appeared bewildered and silent.
  • The children were bewildered when the magician vanished.
  • He felt bewildered by the sudden change in the schedule.
  • The new software left many users bewildered after the update.
  • She stared at the map with a bewildered look.

Similar words

confused
puzzled
baffled
at a loss
flummoxed
perplexed
lost

Meanings

Confused

adjective
everyday
neutral
Feeling very confused and unable to understand.

Examples

  • She stared at the map with a bewildered look.
  • The new software left many users bewildered after the update.
  • He felt bewildered by the sudden change in the schedule.
  • The children were bewildered when the magician vanished.
  • After the complex explanation, the audience appeared bewildered and silent.

Similar words

confused
perplexed
baffled
puzzled
lost
at a loss
flummoxed

Etymology

From Middle English bewilder, a verb formed with the prefix be- meaning ‘thoroughly’ and wilder ‘to lead astray’, first recorded in the late 1600s.

FAQ

What does bewildered mean?

It means completely confused and unable to understand.

How is bewildered used as an adjective?

It describes a state of feeling very confused and unable to understand.

What are synonyms for bewildered?

Synonyms include confused, perplexed, baffled, puzzled, lost, at a loss, and flummoxed.

Is bewildered formal or informal?

It is a neutral adjective used in everyday language.

What is the origin of bewildered?

It comes from Middle English bewilder, a verb with the prefix be- meaning ‘thoroughly’ and wilder ‘to lead astray’, first recorded in the late 1600s.

Can bewildered be used in a sentence?

She looked bewildered after the sudden change in plans.

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