bewildering

[bɪˈwɪld(ə)rɪŋ]

bewildering Definition

  • 1causing someone to feel completely confused or puzzled
  • 2extremely confusing

Using bewildering: Examples

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

  • Example

    The instructions were so bewildering that I gave up.

  • Example

    The city's layout is bewildering to navigate.

  • Example

    The plot of the movie was so bewildering that I couldn't follow it.

bewildering Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for bewildering

Phrases with bewildering

  • a large and confusing variety of something

    Example

    The store had a bewildering array of options for the customers.

  • extremely complicated and difficult to understand

    Example

    The instructions for the experiment were bewilderingly complex.

  • very fast and difficult to keep up with

    Example

    The car drove by at a bewildering speed.

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Summary: bewildering in Brief

The term 'bewildering' [bɪˈwɪld(ə)rɪŋ] describes something that causes confusion or puzzlement, often to an extreme degree. It can refer to instructions, layouts, or plots, as in 'The instructions were so bewildering that I gave up.' The phrase 'bewildering array' denotes a large and confusing variety of something, while 'bewilderingly complex' describes something that is extremely complicated and difficult to understand.