Bewilderedly: meaning, definitions and examples

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bewilderedly

[bɪˈwɪldərɪdli ]

Definition

^{Context #1 | Adverb}

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

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

The word 'bewildered' comes from the roots 'be-' (to make) and 'wild,' meaning to make wild or confused.
It first appeared in the English language in the 1700s, often describing a sense of disorientation.
The addition of '-ly' turns the adjective 'bewildered' into an adverb, describing how someone feels or acts.

Feeling bewildered can lead to increased anxiety, as uncertainty often stresses individuals.
Cognitive overload, or trying to process too much information at once, often causes bewilderment.
In psychological studies, bewildered participants struggle more with decision-making compared to those who feel clear-minded.

Many writers use the state of bewilderment in characters to highlight their internal conflicts and challenges.
Classic tales like 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' depict characters frequently feeling bewildered as they navigate bizarre situations.
In poetry, bewilderment can symbolize deeper philosophical questions about existence and understanding.

The word has appeared in various films and books, often when a character is faced with an unexpected twist.
In sitcoms, bewildered characters commonly provide comic relief, accentuating their absurdly confusing situations.
Popular songs sometimes use the feeling of being bewildered to express emotions like love and heartbreak.

Studies in neuroscience suggest that when people are bewildered, different brain areas are activated, indicating heightened emotional responses.
Research indicates that bewilderment can stimulate creativity, as it forces people to think outside conventional boundaries.
Feeling bewildered can be a part of learning processes, where grappling with complex concepts leads to deeper understanding.

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