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bewilderedly

[ bɪˈwɪldərɪdli ]

Adverb

^{Context #1 | Adverb}

in confusion

In a bewildered manner; with a sense of confusion or disorientation.

Synonyms

confusedly, disorientedly, puzzledly.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
bewilderedly	This word is used when someone is completely lost or extremely confused by a situation, often showing an intense level of confusion. She stared bewilderedly at the complex math problem, unable to make sense of it
confusedly	Use this word when describing a state of being unsure or unable to understand something. It does not imply as strong an emotion as 'bewilderedly'. He looked around confusedly, trying to find where he left his keys
puzzledly	Used when someone is slightly confused and trying to figure something out, often with a sense of curiosity. He looked at the strange device puzzledly, wondering how it worked
disorientedly	This word is appropriate for situations where someone is physically or mentally disoriented, often not knowing where they are or what is happening around them. After coming out of the anesthesia, she walked disorientedly, not recognizing her surroundings

Examples of usage

She looked at him bewilderedly, unsure of what to say.
He shook his head bewilderedly, trying to make sense of the situation.

Translations

Translations of the word "bewilderedly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desorientadamente

🇮🇳 हैरान होकर

🇩🇪 verwirrt

🇮🇩 kebingungan

🇺🇦 розгублено

🇵🇱 zdezorientowany

🇯🇵 当惑して

🇫🇷 déconcerté

🇪🇸 desconcertado

🇹🇷 şaşkınlıkla

🇰🇷 당황스럽게

🇸🇦 مرتبكًا

🇨🇿 zmateně

🇸🇰 zmätene

🇨🇳 困惑地

🇸🇮 zmedeno

🇮🇸 ringlað

🇰🇿 абдыраған

🇬🇪 გაბნეულად

🇦🇿 çaşqınlıqla

🇲🇽 desconcertado

Etymology

The adverb 'bewilderedly' is derived from the adjective 'bewildered', which originated in the early 17th century from the prefix 'be-' meaning thoroughly and 'wildered' meaning lost or confused. The suffix '-ly' is added to 'bewildered' to form the adverb 'bewilderedly', indicating the manner in which something is done or the state in which something exists. The term has been used in English literature and conversation to convey a sense of confusion or disorientation.