bemuse

Example Sentences

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Later, Roman seems bemused and repulsed by the plastic menus listing basic pub food like wings.

From New York Times

But it wasn’t until 2020 that Sumner began painting Krazy as the bemused observer of dumpster fires both actual and metaphorical.

From Washington Post

Like a bemused victim of his footwork and his pace, nobody saw this coming.

From BBC

In so many roles, he had this look that was both disapproving and bemused, like a librarian who was secretly glad you enjoyed the library so much even though you were being too loud.

From Salon

Meanwhile, one bemused Briton told local radio that the incident was a good metaphor for how Sunak could struggle to keep members of his own party, including his colorful predecessor, in line.

From Washington Post