bewildered
AdjectiveWordNet 3.0
Adjective (1)
- perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment“obviously bemused by his questions”“bewildered and confused”“a cloudy and confounded philosopher”“just a mixed-up kid”“she felt lost on the first day of school”Synonyms: baffledbefuddledbemusedconfoundedconfusedlostmazedmixed-upat sea
Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)
Bewilder \Be*wil"der\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Bewildered; p. pr. & vb. n. Bewildering.] [Pref. be- + wilder.] To lead into perplexity or confusion, as for lack of a plain path; to perplex with mazes; or in general, to perplex or confuse greatly. [1913 Webster]
Lost and bewildered in the fruitless search. --Addison. [1913 Webster]
Syn: To perplex; puzzle; entangle; confuse; confound; mystify; embarrass; lead astray. [1913 Webster]
Bewildered \Be*wil"dered\, a. Greatly perplexed; as, a bewildered mind. [1913 Webster]