bewilderment
Americannoun
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bewildered bewildered state.
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a confusing maze or tangle, as of objects or conditions.
a bewilderment of smoke, noise, and pushing people.
Etymology
Origin of bewilderment
Example Sentences
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The crushing response sent society into shock and mourning, in an atmosphere of silence, bewilderment, anger and uncertainty about the future.
From Barron's
The crushing response sent society into shock and mourning, in an atmosphere of silence, bewilderment, anger and uncertainty about the future.
From Barron's
Throughout the book she displays the fundamental bewilderment of the secular postmodernist contending with huge life events while cut off from the consolations of any one tradition.
Normally, Andre would laugh at her clumsiness, but he’s too busy staring at the line of cars in utter bewilderment.
From Literature
He was gone after 18 months, expressing bewilderment over the public scrutiny of every network move.
From Los Angeles Times
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