as in confusion
a state of mental uncertainty
the slightest change in her daily routine leaves her in complete bewilderment
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Recent Examples of bewilderment
Their exchanges take place in a conversational middle range that puts their emotional substance—bewilderment, frustration, anger, quiet despair—into sharp and poignant contrast.
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Richard Brody, New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2026
The look of bewilderment on Jared Bednar’s face was palpable.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 11 Mar. 2026
Jacobson’s Willy is a whirl of insecurity, misplaced self-confidence and bewilderment at how his world has changed around him.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2026
Instead, three years after voting to support their own work stoppage against the major studios, the writers that marched alongside staff on the busy corner of Fairfax Avenue and 3rd Street expressed disappointment and bewilderment that this issue had not yet been resolved.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 6 Mar. 2026
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Richard Brody, New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2026
The look of bewilderment on Jared Bednar’s face was palpable.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 11 Mar. 2026
Jacobson’s Willy is a whirl of insecurity, misplaced self-confidence and bewilderment at how his world has changed around him.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2026
Instead, three years after voting to support their own work stoppage against the major studios, the writers that marched alongside staff on the busy corner of Fairfax Avenue and 3rd Street expressed disappointment and bewilderment that this issue had not yet been resolved.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bewilderment
Noun
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As Mars pushes against Jupiter, doing too much creates confusion.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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But in the confusion and shock of the shutdown, few travelers appeared to notice, or make use of, the offers.—
Gloria Pazmino,
CNN Money,
2 May 2026
Noun
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These sensors enable real-time monitoring across a wide range of conditions, including low light, fog, and obstructed environments, while onboard AI and machine-learning classifiers help identify and flag potential threats.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Apr. 2026
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His 2025 tape, WOMB, embodied this through his pensive grumbles over wispy vocal chops; each bar that cut through the fog was steeped in sober gravitas.—
Olivier Lafontant,
Pitchfork,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Bewilderment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bewilderment. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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