as in confusion
a state of mental uncertainty
the slightest change in her daily routine leaves her in complete bewilderment
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Arms Race in Munich Beer and bewilderment at the international security conference.
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The Dial, 18 Mar. 2025
Over the last few weeks, the Europeans have gone from shock to bewilderment to revulsion.
—David Brooks, The Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2025
In a perfect world for Robertson, the astonishment and bewilderment Knies had at Robertson’s game would be enough to push Robertson into the playoffs.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
Two and a half months into Donald Trump‘s second term, the mood inside the industry’s political class veers between bewilderment and submission.
—Peter Kiefer, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2025
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The Dial, 18 Mar. 2025
Over the last few weeks, the Europeans have gone from shock to bewilderment to revulsion.
—David Brooks, The Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2025
In a perfect world for Robertson, the astonishment and bewilderment Knies had at Robertson’s game would be enough to push Robertson into the playoffs.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
Two and a half months into Donald Trump‘s second term, the mood inside the industry’s political class veers between bewilderment and submission.
—Peter Kiefer, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for bewilderment
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“Bewilderment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bewilderment. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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