Bewilderment (Noun)
Meaning
Confusion resulting from failure to understand.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The complex math problem filled her with bewilderment as she struggled to grasp the concept.
- His explanation only added to the audience's bewilderment, leaving them more confused than before.
- The professor's use of technical jargon led to widespread bewilderment among the students in the lecture hall.
- As she scanned the contract, a growing sense of bewilderment washed over her as the fine print seemed to make less sense by the minute.
- The plot twist in the movie left viewers in a state of utter bewilderment, trying to piece together the events that had unfolded.