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

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

From BBC

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.

From BBC

Thomson seems fairly relaxed about it but others in the industry I've spoken to say that, given the long delivery times for such equipment, it's bewildering.

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