What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
bewildered
Example
She looked bewildered when she saw the mess in the kitchen. [bewildered: adjective]
Example
I was completely bewildered by the instructions on the exam. [bewildered: past participle]
wildered
Example
The hikers were wildered in the dense forest and had trouble finding their way back. [wildered: verb]
Example
He felt wildered and alone in the vast wilderness. [wildered: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Bewildered is more common than wildered in everyday language, and is used in a wider variety of contexts.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between bewildered and wildered?
Both bewildered and wildered are considered formal words, and are appropriate for use in academic or professional writing.
