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

Words Nearby bewildering

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How to use bewildering in a sentence

  • The attempt failed, and was followed by a rapid succession of miscellaneous thrusts and passes in bewildering variety.

  • And now, hosts of bewildering and confused ideas came crowding on his mind.

  • The excitement of the day, and this dim light of stars and bewildering mist combined to trick me.

    Three More John Silence Stories | Algernon Blackwood
  • She wondered if he had met as many people and received as many bewildering impressions as she had done.

    Ancestors | Gertrude Atherton
  • Very cautiously he lowered the mental barrier and the man's thoughts impinged on his mind in bewildering confusion.

    The Man from Time | Frank Belknap Long

British Dictionary definitions for bewildering

bewildering

/ (bɪˈwɪldərɪŋ) /


adjective
  1. causing utter confusion; puzzling

Derived forms of bewildering

  • bewilderingly, adverb

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