B2verbemotionspsychology
US/bɪˈwɪl.dər/
UK/bɪˈwɪl.də/
to confuse someone so much that they do not know what to think or do
In context
The complicated rules of the game bewildered the new players.
It bewilders me that nobody noticed the mistake earlier.
Tourists are often bewildered by the maze of narrow streets.
Words that go with bewilder
verb + preposition
- be bewildered byMany users are bewildered by the new menu.
- seem to bewilderHer sudden silence seemed to bewilder everyone.
adjective + noun
- bewildering arrayThe shop offers a bewildering array of phone plans.
- bewildered lookShe gave me a bewildered look when I spoke French.
adverb + adjective
- completely bewilderedHis answer left the interviewer completely bewildered.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The map bewildered, so we asked for help.Correct: The map bewildered us, so we asked for help.