as in confusion
a state of mental uncertainty
the slightest change in her daily routine leaves her in complete bewilderment
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Recent Examples of bewilderment
But rather than subjecting Alex to a lifetime of caregiving, and much to the bewilderment of his doctors, Roman ultimately decides to end his own life.
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Max Gao, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024
Rhodes asked in bewilderment in a video to his TikTok account @_danielrhodess.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
Right back in that all-too-familiar state of bewilderment and agitation.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2024
Terps alums received the news with bewilderment, anger and frustration.
—Scott Dochterman, The Athletic, 2 July 2024
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Max Gao, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024
Rhodes asked in bewilderment in a video to his TikTok account @_danielrhodess.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
Right back in that all-too-familiar state of bewilderment and agitation.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2024
Terps alums received the news with bewilderment, anger and frustration.
—Scott Dochterman, The Athletic, 2 July 2024
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“Bewilderment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bewilderment. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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