Bewildered: meaning, definitions and examples

Used when someone is completely lost or very confused and doesn't know what to do next.

• She was bewildered by the sudden change in plans

A general term used when someone doesn't understand something or finds it hard to think clearly.

• He seemed confused by the complex instructions

Used when someone is confused because they cannot understand or explain something.

• He was puzzled by the mysterious note left on his desk

Used when someone is puzzled or completely confused by something strange or difficult.

• The teacher looked perplexed by the student's unusual question

Used when someone is extremely confused and unable to understand something, despite effort.

• The scientists were baffled by the unexplained phenomenon

Used when someone is nervous or agitated, especially because of a lot of things happening at once.

• She became flustered when she realized she had forgotten her speech