bewildered
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- bewilderedly adverb
- bewilderedness noun
- unbewildered adjective
- unbewilderedly adverb
Etymology
Origin of bewildered
Example Sentences
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Gilead’s refusal to sell to MSF left the organization’s negotiators bewildered.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
After Bondi came in, he was left bewildered when his team was ordered to abandon its work.
From Salon • Apr. 1, 2026
"I'm not angry. I'm just bewildered, confused, unhappy," she said.
From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026
Foden was unable to continue after the incident, which left England defender Harry Maguire bewildered how it had not warranted a red card.
From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026
And he’d looked at her, almost bewildered, then said, “It’s a Joe Mauer signed baseball,” as if that was all that needed to be said.
From "Breadcrumbs" by Anne Ursu
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