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
And the Leafs winger wasn’t alone in his bewilderment.
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Joshua Kloke, The Athletic, 16 Mar. 2025
The concept feels underexplored in favor of a more rote character study, with Paul frequently reduced to stating his bewilderment about the nature of his past self, as opposed to actually feeling it.
—Ryan Swen, Variety, 11 Mar. 2025
The bewilderment Democrats face is not confined to the left.
—Hanna Trudo, The Hill, 21 Feb. 2025
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.
—David Oliver, USA TODAY, 18 Jan. 2025
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Joshua Kloke, The Athletic, 16 Mar. 2025
The concept feels underexplored in favor of a more rote character study, with Paul frequently reduced to stating his bewilderment about the nature of his past self, as opposed to actually feeling it.
—Ryan Swen, Variety, 11 Mar. 2025
The bewilderment Democrats face is not confined to the left.
—Hanna Trudo, The Hill, 21 Feb. 2025
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.
—David Oliver, USA TODAY, 18 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 16 Apr. 2025.
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