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
Footage of him adjusting his socks and moving his hands through his hair at a recent game led to posts ranging from sarcastic to bewilderment to cruel.
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David Oliver, USA TODAY, 18 Jan. 2025
In these moments, an intense, nearly existential bewilderment sets in, usually followed by rage.
—Jay Caspian Kang, The New Yorker, 7 Mar. 2025
Even some fans were confused, expressing bewilderment or even disgust.
—Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 25 Feb. 2025
Many TikTok users have expressed bewilderment, anger and anxiety about the federal fight against an app typically associated with dancing, lip-syncing, modeling, comedy and news.
—Daniel Axelrod, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Jan. 2025
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David Oliver, USA TODAY, 18 Jan. 2025
In these moments, an intense, nearly existential bewilderment sets in, usually followed by rage.
—Jay Caspian Kang, The New Yorker, 7 Mar. 2025
Even some fans were confused, expressing bewilderment or even disgust.
—Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 25 Feb. 2025
Many TikTok users have expressed bewilderment, anger and anxiety about the federal fight against an app typically associated with dancing, lip-syncing, modeling, comedy and news.
—Daniel Axelrod, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Jan. 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 31 Mar. 2025.
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