Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

bewilderment

noun
/bɪˈwɪldərmənt/
Definition
A state of confusion or disorientation.
Examples
  • She stared in bewilderment at the complex instructions.
  • His sudden departure left her in a state of bewilderment.
  • The child’s bewilderment was evident when faced with the new environment.
Meaning
Bewilderment refers to a feeling of being perplexed or confused, often due to a lack of understanding or clarity about a situation.
Synonyms
  • confusion
  • perplexity
  • disorientation
  • bewildering
  • mystification