Bewilderment (noun)

The state of being confused and uncertain about what to do or think.

Origin:

Late middle english: from be- "completely" + wilder + -ment.

Examples:

  1. The children looked at him with bewilderment.
  2. He was filled with bewilderment when she told him the news.
  3. The instructions left her in a state of bewilderment.
  4. The complex explanation left the audience in bewilderment.
  5. The sudden change of plans caused bewilderment among the team members.
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