Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

bewildered

adjective
/bɪˈwɪldərd/
Definition
confused and unable to understand something clearly.
Examples
  • She looked bewildered when she couldn’t find her way.
  • The unexpected news left him utterly bewildered.
  • After hours of studying, he felt bewildered by the complex material.
Meaning
To be bewildered means to feel lost or perplexed, often because something is difficult to comprehend or makes one feel disoriented.
Synonyms
  • confused
  • perplexed
  • puzzled
  • baffled
  • disoriented