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bewilderment

[bih-wil-der-muhnt] / bɪˈwɪl dər mənt /


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Executives at rival companies have expressed bewilderment at the resulting product—a flexible 3-inch white square made of detergent fibers that feels like a pad of fabric.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 22, 2026

In their memo, Whitaker, Stahl and Wertheim said they felt the same bewilderment and frustration that Pelley did over the firing of their colleagues.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 5, 2026

The bewilderment that followed was real — both inside and outside the White House.

From Salon Apr. 13, 2026

After a moment of bewilderment, Cowell shouted "surprise" and proceeded to high-five the boys.

From BBC Apr. 12, 2026

And I won’t forgive her that, either, Eleanor thought concretely through her bewilderment.

From "The Haunting of Hill House" by Shirley Jackson




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