confusedly

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Almost all — somewhat surprisingly or confusedly or embarrassingly — were arriving at the same conclusion: that the billionaire is the best choice for governor.

From Salon • May 6, 2026

The Times reviewed “UHF” back in the day, with the critic writing, “As an actor, Yankovic alternates between screaming and staring confusedly into space.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 18, 2022

The day before the Dear Woman event Mary's neighbours are giving their six-day-old baby girl a bath in a plastic tub on the porch - cooing to the infant who squints back confusedly.

From BBC • Sep. 27, 2021

Soon it seemed CIMON’s mood detection system had a “hangry” category and had confusedly placed Gerst in it.

From Slate • Dec. 29, 2018

The last word was uttered in a roar so thunderous that Ranofer stopped in his tracks, wondering confusedly if it were some order he was supposed to understand and obey.

From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw