bewilderment

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The crushing response sent society into shock and mourning, in an atmosphere of silence, bewilderment, anger and uncertainty about the future.

From Barron's • Feb. 28, 2026

Throughout the book she displays the fundamental bewilderment of the secular postmodernist contending with huge life events while cut off from the consolations of any one tradition.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

“To Americans who are watching this right now, and I don’t know, maybe you’re watching it with curiosity, bewilderment, horror, scorn or sympathy,” he said.

From Salon • Jan. 27, 2026

He was gone after 18 months, expressing bewilderment over the public scrutiny of every network move.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 27, 2026

She didn’t look at him, but Koffi could hear the bewilderment in the god’s voice, his confusion.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray