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