as in baffling
to throw into a state of mental uncertainty
the change in policy seems to have bewildered many of our customers
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Recent Examples of bewildering
New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 15 June 2025
But his approach to China has been especially bewildering.
—Arkansas Online, 12 June 2025
Then two things happened that have come to define the most bewildering season in the proud history of the six-time MLS champions.
—Mark Zeigler, Chicago Tribune, 25 May 2025
This is bewildering to Nick, who has questions about openness, fluidity and relationship labels.
—Jennifer Vineyard, Flow Space, 20 May 2025
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Verb
The judge’s tone is one of bewilderment because these circumstances are indeed bewildering, and no doubt would be to the Founding Fathers who expressly rejected monarchy and established a system of government where the citizenry would be free to express its discontent at government policies.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 15 June 2025
But his approach to China has been especially bewildering.
—Arkansas Online, 12 June 2025
Then two things happened that have come to define the most bewildering season in the proud history of the six-time MLS champions.
—Mark Zeigler, Chicago Tribune, 25 May 2025
This is bewildering to Nick, who has questions about openness, fluidity and relationship labels.
—Jennifer Vineyard, Flow Space, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bewildering
Adjective
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At least there’s still perplexing songs to listen to.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
23 July 2025
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The accusations of bad faith are not only perplexing but inaccurate.—
The Daily News,
New York Daily News,
16 July 2025
Verb
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Researchers are particularly focused on unraveling the puzzling interplay between gas content, magma pressure and lava flow dynamics.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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Almost two years into his ordeal, Gould learned of an initiative at the National Institutes of Health that focuses on solving the country’s most puzzling medical cases.—
Jason Liebowitz,
The Atlantic,
2 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Oh, and Iron Man, Robert Downey Jr., is playing Doctor Doom in a baffling mystery decision.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
17 July 2025
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Pros & Cons Thanks to a reversal of a baffling rebranding campaign, the Warner Bros. Discovery video streaming service is now once again called HBO Max.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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That said, diving into AI without a plan can be frustrating.—
Janet Lam,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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The delays were frustrating, made more complicated by hospitalizations and evaluations that didn’t always address the root of what Avery was experiencing.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
21 July 2025
Adjective
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The National Hurricane Center is watching some disorganized showers and thunderstorms east of the Caribbean that have slight odds of forming into a tropical cyclone, a July 19 outlook says.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
19 July 2025
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Despite its disorganized structure, the system remains a serious flood threat in a summer already marked by deadly deluges.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 July 2025
Adjective
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These are often signs that the company is unorganized, unclear on its hiring process, or not fully aligned internally.—
Adunola Adeshola,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Bathrooms that appear messy or unorganized often have products in them that don't belong in a bathroom.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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The moment of truth arrived when Adams FaceTimed Phillips— initially confused and skeptical about her whereabouts.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
25 July 2025
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Ferguson said teammates are more confused than upset.—
Tim Graham,
New York Times,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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But multiple Springfield insiders said the city IGA team was more disjointed than ever this past session.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
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Tan, with black, with green, with silver made the look feel a little disjointed.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Bewildering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bewildering. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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