bewildered
Pronunciation
Adjective
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
Extremely confused, unable to understand what is happening.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
confused
baffled
Usage notes
"Bewildered" suggests a stronger, more disorienting confusion than the milder word "confused."
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The tourists looked _____ as they tried to read the subway map."
Answer: bewildered
In your own words, what does "bewildered" mean?
Extremely confused, unable to understand what is happening.
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