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Bewildered

Definition

A term used to describe someone who is completely puzzled, confused, or disoriented.

Senses and Usages

1. Adjective

a. (General Usage) Feeling or appearing perplexed:

Example sentence: He looked bewildered as he tried to solve the complex math problem.

2. Verb

a. (General Usage) Cause (someone) to become perplexed or confused:

Example sentence: The intricate maze bewildered the participants during the competition.

3. Adverb

a. (General Usage) In a bewildered manner; with confusion or puzzlement:

Example sentence: She stared at the abstract painting bewilderedly, trying to make sense of its meaning.

4. Noun

a. (General Usage) A person who is bewildered:

Example sentence: The bewildered wandered lost in the unfamiliar city streets.

5. Adjective

a. (Local Usage) In certain regions, "bewildered" can be used to describe someone who is slightly annoyed or exasperated:

Example sentence: She gave him a bewildered look after he failed to understand her simple request.

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