BEWILDERMENT Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

bewilderment

noun

bi-ˈwil-dər-mənt

Definition of bewilderment

as in confusion

a state of mental uncertainty the slightest change in her daily routine leaves her in complete bewilderment

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Recent Examples of bewilderment And bear in mind that the Eighth Circuit was likewise unimpressed by Judge Brooks' professed bewilderment at the statute's requirements. — Robert Steinbuch, Arkansas Online, 18 Sep. 2026 After an exceptionally long pause, during which Affleck looked around the room in bewilderment, a drum roll signaled their victory. — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 30 July 2026 Researchers who received the letter from AHRQ Director Roger Klein expressed bewilderment because much of their work has the same objectives that Klein highlighted as the agency’s current priorities. — Arthur Allen, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026 Researchers who received the letter from AHRQ Director Roger Klein expressed bewilderment because much of their work has the same objectives that Klein highlighted as the agency's current priorities. — Arthur Allen, CBS News, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for bewilderment

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Election experts have said many instances of noncitizens registering to vote are a result of administrative error or confusion on the part of the immigrant — not intentional criminality.

— Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
The confusion unfolded as a steady stream of women’s half-marathon runners crossed the finish line.

— Vivian Yao, Baltimore Sun, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of confusion

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Loose white sand blew into the air and whirled around at the edge of the sea like a fog.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2026
The Tigers’ entourage, scheduled to appear here for SEC Basketball Media Day, could not take off due to the fog, grounding them for their session, the league announced.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2026

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