as in dazed
suffering from mental confusion
the bewildered child wandered aimlessly around the playground
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as in puzzled
to throw into a state of mental uncertainty
the change in policy seems to have bewildered many of our customers
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Recent Examples of bewildered
Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Apr. 2025
In the two years since Tommy Elliott was killed in a mass shooting, Maryanne Elliott’s grief has, in turns, left her aghast and overwhelmed, bewildered and incapacitated, grateful and wanting to die.
—Kristina Goetz, USA Today, 13 Apr. 2025
In the now-viral video, the tuxedo cat crawls out from under the bed, wide-eyed and bewildered.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
When dystopian politics make the grasp of reality a shifting target, while news cycles amplify discord, and social media reinforce already harrowing echo chambers, our daily interactions can leave us bewildered by the seemingly foreign logic of others.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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Morgan Freeman anchors the film as the bewildered professor who watches Lucy's transformation into a post-human deity with increasing awe.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Apr. 2025
In the two years since Tommy Elliott was killed in a mass shooting, Maryanne Elliott’s grief has, in turns, left her aghast and overwhelmed, bewildered and incapacitated, grateful and wanting to die.
—Kristina Goetz, USA Today, 13 Apr. 2025
In the now-viral video, the tuxedo cat crawls out from under the bed, wide-eyed and bewildered.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
When dystopian politics make the grasp of reality a shifting target, while news cycles amplify discord, and social media reinforce already harrowing echo chambers, our daily interactions can leave us bewildered by the seemingly foreign logic of others.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bewildered
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The museum show did happen — though some of what’s in it is fabricated, including a few fake ads for Apple and Absolut Vodka that the band very much did not shoot — but everyone in attendance seems a little dazed and confused about it, including the band.—
Alissa Wilkinson,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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Once Connor Brown deposited the puck into the empty Los Angeles net and rejoiced, the Kings milled about the ice in a dazed and confused state.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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The two ‘deals’ have left tariff policy more confused than ever, argues columnist Michael Hiltzik.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2025
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Pew found 55% of Republicans are confused about the information out there on climate change--but this was also true for 39% of Democrats.—
Robert G. Eccles,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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People are unpredictable, distracted, under pressure.—
John Bowe,
CNBC,
1 May 2025
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But sports cars can also be mishandled by distracted drivers, and Zahornacky said that’s what happened here.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Apr. 2025
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Several staff members at a Broward County school complained of being light-headed and dizzy after a student was found with a bag of pills on campus Wednesday, Miramar police said.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2025
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Arielle appears to have repeatedly expressed her unease with the hike, including the steep height and feeling dizzy after taking a photo on a tree.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
People.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Bewildered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bewildered. Accessed 19 May. 2025.
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