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Bewildering: meaning, definitions and examples

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bewildering

 

[ bɪˈwɪldərɪŋ ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

feeling

Causing someone to be completely baffled or puzzled.

Synonyms

confusing, perplexing, puzzling

Examples of usage

  • It was a bewildering experience trying to navigate through the maze-like streets of the old city.
  • The instructions were so bewildering that I had to ask for clarification multiple times.
Context #2 | Verb

action

To cause someone to become confused or puzzled.

Synonyms

baffle, bewilder, confound

Examples of usage

  • The magician's tricks bewildered the audience.
  • The complexity of the situation bewildered even the most experienced detectives.

Translations

Translations of the word "bewildering" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desconcertante

🇮🇳 भ्रमित करने वाला

🇩🇪 verwirrend

🇮🇩 membingungkan

🇺🇦 збиваючий з пантелику

🇵🇱 dezorientujący

🇯🇵 当惑させる

🇫🇷 déroutant

🇪🇸 desconcertante

🇹🇷 şaşırtıcı

🇰🇷 당황스러운

🇸🇦 مربك

🇨🇿 matoucí

🇸🇰 mätúci

🇨🇳 令人困惑的

🇸🇮 zmedeno

🇮🇸 ruglingslegt

🇰🇿 шатастыратын

🇬🇪 დაბნეული

🇦🇿 çaşdırıcı

🇲🇽 desconcertante

Etymology

The word 'bewildering' originated in the 18th century, derived from the combination of 'be-' and 'wildering', which means to lead astray or confuse. It has been used to describe situations or experiences that are profoundly confusing or puzzling.

See also: bewilder, bewildered, bewilderedly, bewilderingly, bewilderment.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,633, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.