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Bewilder

usgb/bɪˈwɪldər/Volume
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Emotional Impact

Bewilder often implies a sense of frustration or helplessness.

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The foreign language instructions bewildered the tourists, making them feel helpless.
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Less Intense

'Bewilder' is less intense than 'flabbergast' which suggests shock.

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Her unexpected question bewildered him, but didn't flabbergast.
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Sudden Confusion

Use 'bewilder' when confusion arises suddenly, not over time.

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His abrupt change in topic bewildered his audience.
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