bewildered
pronunciation
How to pronounce bewildered in British English:
UK [bɪ'wɪldəd]
How to pronounce bewildered in American English:
US [bɪ'wɪldəd]
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- Adjective:
- perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
Word Origin
- bewildered (adj.)
- 1680s, past participle adjective from bewilder (q.v.).
Example
- 1. It is a look of confusion , one of bewildered fear .
- 2. The poor president , what with preserving his popularity and doing his duty , is completely bewildered .
- 3. At that time the people to his answer be not a little bewildered , later from his autobiography to clear up the mystery .
- 4. " It 's stupid , crazy , " she says , bewildered . " We helped fremont to grow . "
- 5. While some spectators cheered in support , most looked confused and bewildered .