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bewilderment

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


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

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

But a little bit of bewilderment can be a very good thing.

From Salon • Mar. 22, 2026

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

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

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 27, 2026

The people watching looked at one another in bewilderment, and those who could understand translated for the others.

From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman




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