Bewilder: meaning, definitions and examples
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bewilder
[ bɪˈwɪldər ]
confuse
To bewilder means to confuse or puzzle someone completely. It implies a state of being perplexed or disoriented, often due to complexity or a lack of understanding.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She was bewildered by the sudden turn of events.
- The instructions were so confusing that they only served to bewilder the students further.
state of confusion
Bewilder can also be used as a noun to describe a state of confusion or disorientation.
Examples of usage
- He found himself in a state of bewilder after getting lost in the unfamiliar city.
Translations
Translations of the word "bewilder" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desconcertar
🇮🇳 भ्रमित करना
🇩🇪 verwirren
🇮🇩 bingung
🇺🇦 збивати з пантелику
🇵🇱 zdezorientować
🇯🇵 当惑させる
🇫🇷 dérouter
🇪🇸 desconcertar
🇹🇷 şaşırtmak
🇰🇷 혼란스럽게 하다
🇸🇦 يُحَيِّر
🇨🇿 zmást
🇸🇰 zmätiť
🇨🇳 使困惑
🇸🇮 zmediti
🇮🇸 rugla
🇰🇿 шатастыру
🇬🇪 ბურღულობა
🇦🇿 çaşqın etmək
🇲🇽 desconcertar
Etymology
The word 'bewilder' originated from the combination of 'be-' and 'wilder,' which meant to lead astray or cause confusion. It has been in use since the 17th century to describe the act of confusing or puzzling someone.
See also: bewildered, bewilderedly, bewildering, bewilderingly, bewilderment.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #31,867 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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