B2nounformalemotions
US/bɪˈwɪl.dər.mənt/
UK/bɪˈwɪl.də.mənt/
the feeling of being very confused because you cannot understand something
In context
She stared at the new tax form in complete bewilderment.
To my bewilderment, the shop had closed without any notice.
There was a look of bewilderment on his face when the lights went out.
Words that go with bewilderment
noun + preposition
- in bewildermentThe audience watched in bewilderment.
- look of bewildermentShe gave me a look of bewilderment.
- to my bewildermentTo my bewilderment, nobody answered the phone.
adjective + noun
- complete bewildermentHe listened in complete bewilderment.
verb + noun
- express bewildermentMany users expressed bewilderment at the change.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I felt bewilderment about the news.Correct: I felt bewildered by the news.