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
Liam Tharme, The Athletic, 30 June 2024
In this day and age, where 4K is normal, even HD is considered blurry; however, the decision to shoot with the prosumer camcorder at a resolution of 480 on to MiniDV paid off, and Murphy’s bewildered walk through Westminster is still genuinely iconic.
—Carlton Reid, WIRED, 19 Sep. 2024
There this brilliant but bewildered scientist gets cornered by a plutocrat with impertinent questions.
—Alan Scherstuhl, Scientific American, 15 Oct. 2024
Lewis Pullman, who stars as the bewildered Bob, is new to the supervillain force.
—Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2024
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But as with every other City player (Rodri excepted) here, City players are looking bewildered outside Pep’s system.
—Liam Tharme, The Athletic, 30 June 2024
In this day and age, where 4K is normal, even HD is considered blurry; however, the decision to shoot with the prosumer camcorder at a resolution of 480 on to MiniDV paid off, and Murphy’s bewildered walk through Westminster is still genuinely iconic.
—Carlton Reid, WIRED, 19 Sep. 2024
There this brilliant but bewildered scientist gets cornered by a plutocrat with impertinent questions.
—Alan Scherstuhl, Scientific American, 15 Oct. 2024
Lewis Pullman, who stars as the bewildered Bob, is new to the supervillain force.
—Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2024
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On defense, Kurtz recalled jumping up to intercept a pass and being popped by an IMG player on the way down, leaving him dazed and dizzy.Kenny Jacoby, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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The Terps received help from an opponent that looked dazed and bruised in that opening frame.Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 5 Dec. 2024
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The 5 Most Effective Ways To Deal With A Toxic Coworker By Alice Gibbs Senior Life and Trends Reporter 0 Ever felt confused about what's expected of you at work or struggled to get a straight answer from your manager?Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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They were confused because they weren't associated with a star and had somehow managed to stay in binary pairs.Robert Lea, Space.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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Grant’s students have partnered with the Anthony Phoenix Branca Foundation to spread awareness about the dangers of distracted driving.Reggie Grant, Orlando Sentinel, 18 Dec. 2024
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In that tragedy, an unlicensed 16-year-old boy was behind the wheel and either fell asleep or became distracted, according to investigators.Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 16 Dec. 2024
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In an emotional retelling, Foxx remembers being dizzy, frustrated, and stubbornly resistant to both physical and mental therapy.Krystie Lee Yandoli, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
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Angela went to a hospital three times before her death after becoming faint and dizzy, according to the arrest affidavit.Mollie Markowitz, Fox News, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Bewildered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bewildered. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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