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Bemusement (Noun)

Meaning

Confusion resulting from failure to understand.

Classification

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

Examples

  • The complex mathematical equations on the blackboard caused a mix of confusion and bemusement among the students in the classroom.
  • As I walked through the modern art gallery, I couldn't help but feel a sense of bemusement at the unusual and unexplainable installations on display.
  • Her bewildering instructions left me in a state of utter bemusement, unsure of where to begin with the task at hand.
  • The obscure lyrics of the song led to widespread bemusement among fans, with many interpretations being shared online.
  • Watching a chess grandmaster make rapid-fire moves with no explanation filled the onlookers with a mixture of awe and bemusement.

Synonyms

  • Bafflement
  • Puzzlement
  • Befuddlement
  • Obfuscation
  • Bewilderment
  • Mystification

Hypernyms

  • Confusedness
  • Confusion
  • Muddiness
  • Disarray
  • Mental Confusion

Related Words

  • Bemuse (verb)
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