bewilderment
/bi'wildəmənt/
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Definition
Noun: - A state of being confused, puzzled, or perplexed because something is difficult to understand or because you are faced with many different possibilities. It is the feeling of being lost or disoriented mentally.
Usage
"Bewilderment" is an uncountable noun used to describe a person's mental or emotional state. It is often used with prepositions like "in" or "with" and verbs like "cause," "express," or "feel." - It describes a deep, often overwhelming, confusion. - It is more intense than simple confusion, suggesting a complete loss of one's bearings.
Examples
- The complex instructions filled him with bewilderment.
- She stared at the map in utter bewilderment, unable to find her location.
- The sudden change in policy caused widespread bewilderment among the staff.
- His face was a picture of bewilderment when he saw the surprise party.
Advanced Usage
- To someone's bewilderment: Used to indicate that an event caused someone to feel bewildered.
- A look/expression/air of bewilderment: A phrase describing the physical manifestation of the feeling.
Variants and Related Words
- Bewilder (verb): To cause someone to become perplexed and confused.
- Bewildering (adjective): Confusing or perplexing.
Synonyms
- Perplexity: The state of being puzzled or confused.
- Bafflement: A state of being utterly confused or puzzled.
- Confusion: A more general term for lack of understanding or order.
Antonyms
- Clarity: The quality of being clear and easy to understand.
- Comprehension: The action or capability of understanding something.
- Certainty: Firm conviction that something is the case.
Noun
- confusion resulting from failure to understand