Be·wil·der v. t. [imp. & p. p. Bewildered p. pr. & vb. n. Bewildering.] 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.
Lost and bewildered in the fruitless search. --Addison.
Syn: -- To perplex; puzzle; entangle; confuse; confound; mystify; embarrass; lead astray.
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Be·wil·dered a. Greatly perplexed; as, a bewildered mind.
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bewildered
adj : 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" [syn: baffled,
befuddled, bemused, confounded, confused, lost,
mazed, mixed-up, at sea]