bewildered

[bih-wil-derd] / bɪˈwɪl dərd /

ADJECTIVE

confused

Synonyms

STRONGEST

astonished awed baffled befuddled dazed mystified perplexed puzzled rattled shocked startled stunned surprised

STRONG

addled appalled astounded dazzled disconcerted dizzy dumbfounded flabbergasted floored flustered lost misled muddled reeling staggered stumped stupefied thrown

WEAK

agape aghast agog awe-struck bowled over dumbstruck flipped-out giddy in a dither punchy shook-up speechless taken aback thunderstruck uncertain unglued

Antonyms

STRONGEST

aware

STRONG

clear

WEAK

oriented understanding

Example Sentences

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Christine Li is a model and influencer, but not an actor, so when she saw herself playing a cruel character in a Chinese microdrama she felt bewildered, then angry and afraid.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

The remarkable April rally that saw the S&P 500 register one of its sharpest rebounds on record and finish last week at a new peak has some investors bewildered.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026

"I was just shocked, bewildered, really angry," she said.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Gilead’s refusal to sell to MSF left the organization’s negotiators bewildered.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

I stared at him, bewildered at first, then shocked, then rather sick.

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier

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