as in dazed
suffering from mental confusion
the bewildered child wandered aimlessly around the playground
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as in puzzled
to throw into a state of mental uncertainty
the change in policy seems to have bewildered many of our customers
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Recent Examples of bewildered
Alison Willmore, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025
The Venezuelan woman looks bewildered.
—Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN Money, 1 Dec. 2025
Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 27 Nov. 2025
And Freeman felt that, bewildered by the defense after Purdue and incensed by the kicking game against Boston College.
—Pete Sampson, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
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Adjective
Uma is bewildered at this new world, while Gopal can’t so much as look at her.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025
The Venezuelan woman looks bewildered.
—Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN Money, 1 Dec. 2025
Verb
In April, the president was among those bewildered by his fall.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 27 Nov. 2025
And Freeman felt that, bewildered by the defense after Purdue and incensed by the kicking game against Boston College.
—Pete Sampson, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bewildered
Adjective
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Still, some songs can disrupt our dazed habit of barely listening and give us something to participate in.—
Mitch Therieau,
New Yorker,
7 Feb. 2026
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But plenty of people tell of being left dazed and destabilized by ayahuasca ceremonies and struggling to return to their previous lives; some make sudden life changes that only bring distress and further trauma.—
Mattha Busby,
Rolling Stone,
16 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The poor rott just stood there with its tail tucked between its legs, puzzled.—
Andrew Norman Wilson,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
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When reflecting on the details that struck her most about the home, Kayne points to the mix of materials—spruce panels in the bedroom, river rocks puzzled onto the bathroom counter, and walls of glass that invite the outdoors in.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
23 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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New parking regulations in the Strip District However, Federal Street isn't the only place leaving drivers confused.—
John Shumway,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Before long, a confused Sage ran away from home.—
TIME Staff,
Time,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Kachel said Vank’s signature moment so far with the Plainsmen came in the regular season finale last season, when Vank baffled Western Nebraska Community College with eight innings of shutout ball, scattering three hits while racking up 10 strikeouts.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
2 Mar. 2026
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Despite reading Whitney’s letter at least twice, Henry — a narcissist — seems baffled that Whitney is not more contrite.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
23 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The crowd erupted as Brady posed for photos, signed autographs and ripped packs alongside stunned fans.—
Andy Scholes,
CNN Money,
23 Feb. 2026
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Bergsma was pretty stunned too.—
Howard Fendrich,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2026
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Clark and his wife Eimy (Wynn Everett, in a role whose underwriting has me perplexed thus far) come over to Floyd’s house for BBQ and cornhole, and there are clear sparks between Clark and Carol.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Feb. 2026
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She also was perplexed at the city’s inaction while noting a new leader offers a fresh perspective.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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There are driver-specific factors that also increase safety risk on Houston highways, such as fatigue, distracted driving, speeding on suboptimal roads, and insufficient training.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2026
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An enforcement campaign typically describes a targeted and visible ticketing effort, most often focused on citations for things like impaired or distracted driving.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
26 Feb. 2026
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Staff described students being unable to focus, becoming dizzy and even fainting.—
Rory Linnane,
jsonline.com,
26 Feb. 2026
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When the ride stopped, the dizzy players rushed to an empty carnival to look for money before racing back and grabbing a seat on the attraction, as seats were removed each round in a musical‑chairs‑style elimination.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Bewildered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bewildered. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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