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
The judge’s tone is one of bewilderment because these circumstances are indeed bewildering, and no doubt would be to the Founding Fathers who expressly rejected monarchy and established a system of government where the citizenry would be free to express its discontent at government policies.
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New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 15 June 2025
There was a palpable mix of shock and bewilderment in the loss, and even confidence in the Leafs’ chances ahead in Game 6.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 15 May 2025
New York is a realm of fantasy and myth, obsession and resentment, fear and bewilderment for many who’ve never set foot in it; and many who live here also purvey and perpetuate some version of the imaginary city.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 10 May 2025
His Baseball Savant page is a source of bewilderment and wonder to me.
—Levi Weaver, New York Times, 20 May 2025
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New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 15 June 2025
There was a palpable mix of shock and bewilderment in the loss, and even confidence in the Leafs’ chances ahead in Game 6.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 15 May 2025
New York is a realm of fantasy and myth, obsession and resentment, fear and bewilderment for many who’ve never set foot in it; and many who live here also purvey and perpetuate some version of the imaginary city.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 10 May 2025
His Baseball Savant page is a source of bewilderment and wonder to me.
—Levi Weaver, New York Times, 20 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for bewilderment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bewilderment
Noun
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Officers making contact with Hyatt noted an odor of intoxicants, staggering gait, confusion and illogical, untruthful responses to questions, according to the motion.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
18 Aug. 2025
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The comments section of the video was filled with stories of canine confusion and even panic.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Zero visibility strategy: In cases of near-zero visibility due to dense fog, initiate your hazard lights and locate a secure spot, such as a nearby business parking area, to pull over and come to a halt.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Aug. 2025
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The clarity provided by such a statement can break through the fog of mistrust between Israelis and Palestinians and allow both to imagine a future worth striving for.—
Ami Ayalon,
Foreign Affairs,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Bewilderment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bewilderment. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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