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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.

Synonyms

  • Bafflement
  • Puzzlement
  • Befuddlement
  • Obfuscation
  • Bemusement
  • Mystification

Hypernyms

  • Confusedness
  • Muddiness
  • Disarray
  • Mental Confusion

Related Words

  • Bewilder (verb)
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