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
Carlton Reid, WIRED, 19 Sep. 2024
There this brilliant but bewildered scientist gets cornered by a plutocrat with impertinent questions.
—Alan Scherstuhl, Scientific American, 15 Oct. 2024
Lewis Pullman, who stars as the bewildered Bob, is new to the supervillain force.
—Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2024
Although some informed American observers anticipated the decision, most were caught flat-footed; some seemed downright bewildered.
—Henry Farrell, Foreign Affairs, 14 Dec. 2015
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In this day and age, where 4K is normal, even HD is considered blurry; however, the decision to shoot with the prosumer camcorder at a resolution of 480 on to MiniDV paid off, and Murphy’s bewildered walk through Westminster is still genuinely iconic.
—Carlton Reid, WIRED, 19 Sep. 2024
There this brilliant but bewildered scientist gets cornered by a plutocrat with impertinent questions.
—Alan Scherstuhl, Scientific American, 15 Oct. 2024
Lewis Pullman, who stars as the bewildered Bob, is new to the supervillain force.
—Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2024
Although some informed American observers anticipated the decision, most were caught flat-footed; some seemed downright bewildered.
—Henry Farrell, Foreign Affairs, 14 Dec. 2015
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On defense, Kurtz recalled jumping up to intercept a pass and being popped by an IMG player on the way down, leaving him dazed and dizzy.Kenny Jacoby, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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The Terps received help from an opponent that looked dazed and bruised in that opening frame.Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 5 Dec. 2024
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The headlines are still coming thick and fast, pushing advice on a user base now equal parts concerned and confused.Zak Doffman, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Befuddling sales processes, complex product offerings, and a lack of business transparency have left people feeling more confused than protected in outdated models that don't empower consumers to choose for themselves.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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Accidents are on the rise: The number and severity of collisions have gone up, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, fueled by more distracted driving and rising speed limits.Liz Knueven, CNBC, 4 Dec. 2024
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But Russia’s commitment to Syria has not actually wavered, and Russia is not really distracted.Nicole Grajewski, The Atlantic, 3 Dec. 2024
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Angela Craig had reported feeling dizzy and weak but doctors could not determine the cause.CNN, CNN, 1 Dec. 2024
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Being disoriented, being dizzy, but the little things like just sitting in a hard chair.Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2024
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“Bewildered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bewildered. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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