as in bewildered
suffering from mental confusion
new federal regulations that the easily bemused should make no attempt to read and understand
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as in intrigued
to hold the attention of
a public that seemed more bemused by the shenanigans of celebrities than by a war being waged half a world away
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as in puzzled
to throw into a state of mental uncertainty
the stage mishap momentarily bemused the actress
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Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 10 Sep. 2024
But what really makes the movie sing is the narcissistic monologues by Kemp, the access to his company, and interviews with Rocket Lab founder Peter Beck, who seems mostly bemused at Kemp’s aspirations to challenge him.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 25 July 2024
Observing the growing overlap in their audiences, the National frontman Matt Berninger has noticed an influx of bemused fans — and way more women.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 3 July 2024
How did Pat Sajak say goodbye on 'Wheel of Fortune'?
Sajak was a part of that — kind of bemused, kind of boring, with a touch of sarcasm.
—Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 7 June 2024
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When the camera cut to a bemused Pete Buttigieg, the next Democrat in line to deliver opening remarks, Harris could still be heard cracking up offscreen, her laughter falling lightly on the mayor of South Bend like a warm spring rain.
—Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 10 Sep. 2024
But what really makes the movie sing is the narcissistic monologues by Kemp, the access to his company, and interviews with Rocket Lab founder Peter Beck, who seems mostly bemused at Kemp’s aspirations to challenge him.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 25 July 2024
Observing the growing overlap in their audiences, the National frontman Matt Berninger has noticed an influx of bemused fans — and way more women.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 3 July 2024
How did Pat Sajak say goodbye on 'Wheel of Fortune'?
Sajak was a part of that — kind of bemused, kind of boring, with a touch of sarcasm.
—Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 7 June 2024
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“Bemused.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bemused. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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