Bewilderment meaning in English

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Definition

bewilderment: bafflement, confusion, mystification, bemusement noun
The pensioner looked completely bewildered when he was asked to dance by a younger woman.

UK: The look of bewilderment on Bruno's face was memorable.
US: The look of bewilderment on Bruno's face was memorable.

Examples

  • "After a few hours, however, my bewilderment was replaced by a persistent unease."
Exercise 1
Fiona writes that "after a few hours" in Horatio's laboratory, her initial was replaced by .
Fiona writes that "after a few hours" in Horatio's laboratory, her initial confusion 1 was replaced by discomfort 2 .
1 confusion : Fiona writes that her initial "bewilderment was replaced by a constant unease". "Confusion" is synonymous with "bewilderment". Both terms describe a state of great confusion or a lack of comprehension.
1 anxiety: "Anxiety" is not synonymous with "bewilderment". "Anxiety" describes the state of being nervous or anxious.
1 enjoyment : "Enjoyment" is not synonymous with "bewilderment". "Enjoyment" describes contentment or pleasure.
1 sadness: "Sadness" is not synonymous with "bewilderment". "Sadness" describes melancholic or unhappy feelings.
2 discomfort: "Discomfort" is synonymous with "unease" in this and many other contexts. Fiona writes that her initial confusion was replaced with "unease", meaning that Horatio made her feel uncomfortable.
2 comfort: "Unease" is not synonymous with "comfort". In fact, the two words are antonyms.
2 pride: "Pride" is not synonymous with "discomfort" in this or any other context. "Pride" indicates self-satisfaction or pleasure, and in some cases even arrogance. Peacocks are very proud.
2 happiness: "Happiness" is not synonymous with "discomfort" in this or any other context.

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