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
In the sketches, which have racked up millions upon millions of views, Ketai overaccentuates Gadot’s singsongy Israeli accent but also seems to be processing human emotion for the very first time with wide-eyed bewilderment.
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David MacK, Vulture, 8 Aug. 2025
The president is working overtime to smother the divide, expressing bewilderment and anger at his supporters' fixation on the Epstein case.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 18 July 2025
Violet wakes up with the song blaring and looks around in bewilderment.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 July 2025
Afterward, the Chelsea players expressed their bewilderment about Trump’s presence on stage.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 14 July 2025
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David MacK, Vulture, 8 Aug. 2025
The president is working overtime to smother the divide, expressing bewilderment and anger at his supporters' fixation on the Epstein case.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 18 July 2025
Violet wakes up with the song blaring and looks around in bewilderment.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 July 2025
Afterward, the Chelsea players expressed their bewilderment about Trump’s presence on stage.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bewilderment
Noun
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The 30-hour search for a suspect Across the country, the killing of the prominent political figure and media personality – the latest in a string of political violence incidents – had sowed shock and confusion.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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In one notable instance, antipathy toward business has led to confusion and unnecessary tension.—
Kerry Jackson,
Oc Register,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Citations for not having headlights on during rain, fog or smoke and for not wearing a seatbelt were also dismissed.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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In the summer of 2025, the Faroes experienced a heat wave of sorts, with temperatures up to the low twenties (Celsius) and several days of almost no rain and fog only in the morning.—
Mattias Goldmann,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Bewilderment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bewilderment. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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