
Bewilder
Emotional Impact
Bewilder often implies a sense of frustration or helplessness.

The foreign language instructions bewildered the tourists, making them feel helpless.
Less Intense
'Bewilder' is less intense than 'flabbergast' which suggests shock.

Her unexpected question bewildered him, but didn't flabbergast.
Sudden Confusion
Use 'bewilder' when confusion arises suddenly, not over time.

His abrupt change in topic bewildered his audience.
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