bewildering

[bih-wil-der-ing]

adjective

1. extremely confusing.

   a bewildering schedule of events.

Other Word Forms

• bewilderingly adverb
• unbewildering adjective
• unbewilderingly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of bewildering¹

First recorded in 1785–95; bewilder + -ing ²

Example Sentences

Even for a field often considered dense, this discovery sounds bewildering.

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Jilly Cooper knew how to keep her reader hooked, weaving together a bewildering variety of characters and constantly switching the narrative.

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They are "four very different artists offering an intriguing snapshot of contemporary art", the Times' art critic Nancy Durrant wrote, while the Telegraph's Alastair Sooke said they show "a bewildering medley of materials and approaches".

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He said: "It's bewildering that maps have been drawn up in secret for their communities with almost no discussion with them or with us."

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He called the situation "bewildering", adding that it is a common practice for Korean companies to send workers to help set up overseas factories.

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