bemusing

[bih-myoo-zing]

bemusing Definition

  • 1causing someone to be confused or puzzled
  • 2making someone feel amused in a slightly puzzled way

Using bemusing: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "bemusing" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The instructions were so bemusing that I had to ask for help.

  • Example

    His bemusing behavior left everyone wondering what he was thinking.

  • Example

    The comedian's jokes were bemusing, leaving the audience chuckling in confusion.

bemusing Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with bemusing

  • to occupy oneself in a way that is amusing but not intellectually stimulating

    Example

    She spent the afternoon bemusing herself with crossword puzzles.

  • a smile that shows amusement mixed with confusion or puzzlement

    Example

    He gave her a bemused smile when she told him the joke.

  • a facial expression that shows a mixture of amusement and confusion or puzzlement

    Example

    She looked at him with a bemused expression when he asked her the question.

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Summary: bemusing in Brief

The term 'bemusing' [bih-myoo-zing] refers to something that causes confusion or puzzlement, while also being slightly amusing. It can describe instructions, behavior, or jokes, as in 'The comedian's jokes were bemusing.' The phrase 'bemuse oneself' means to occupy oneself in an amusing but not intellectually stimulating way.