bewildering

[ bih-wil-der-ing ]
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adjective
  1. extremely confusing: a bewildering schedule of events.

Origin of bewildering

1
First recorded in 1785–95; bewilder + -ing2

Other words from bewildering

  • be·wil·der·ing·ly, adverb
  • un·be·wil·der·ing, adjective
  • un·be·wil·der·ing·ly, adverb

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British Dictionary definitions for bewildering

bewildering

/ (bɪˈwɪldərɪŋ) /


adjective
  1. causing utter confusion; puzzling

Derived forms of bewildering

  • bewilderingly, adverb

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