Bewilder

usgb/bɪˈwɪldər/
verb

To cause someone to feel confused or lost.

The complex math problem bewildered the students.
Visual representation of "bewilder" - to cause someone to feel confused or lost

Often appears as...

  • bewilder someone
  • bewilder with complexity
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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.
Visual representation of the word "Bewilder"

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