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bewildering

/bɪˈwɪldəɹɪŋ/

Meanings
verb
To confuse, disorientate, or puzzle someone, especially with many different choices.

Examples :

"All the different possible options may bewilder us."
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Related Words

Illustration collection

collection noun

/kəˈlɛkʃən/

A set of items or amount of material procured or gathered together.

"The asteroid belt consists of a collection of dust, rubble, and minor planets."

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bewilderment noun

/bɪˈwɪldəmənt/ /bɪˈwɪldəɹmənt/

The state of being bewildered.

"The sudden announcement of a school holiday caused bewilderment among the students. "

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration different

different noun

/ˈdɪf.(ə)ɹ.ənt/

The different ideal.

"My family has a different ideal for my future than I do. "

Illustration possible

possible noun

/ˈpɒsɪbl̩/ /ˈpɑsəbl̩/

A possible one.

"A possible solution to the math problem is to use the formula. "

Illustration confusing

confusing verb

/kənˈfjuːzɪŋ/

To puzzle, perplex, baffle, bewilder (somebody).

"The complicated instructions for the new software program confused many of the employees. "

Illustration disorientate

disorientate verb

/dɪsˈɔːriənteɪt/ /dɪsˈɒriənteɪt/

To cause to lose orientation or direction.

"The sudden loud noise and flashing lights disorientated me, and I couldn't tell which way to go. "

Illustration available

available adjective

/əˈveɪləb(ə)l/

Such as one may avail oneself of; capable of being used for the accomplishment of a purpose.

"We have an available candidate."

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bewilder verb

/bɪˈwɪldə(ɹ)/ /bɪˈwɪldɚ/

To confuse, disorientate, or puzzle someone, especially with many different choices.

"All the different possible options may bewilder us."

Illustration curiosities

curiosities noun

/ˌkjʊriˈɑsətiz/ /ˌkjʊəriˈɑsətiz/

(uncountable) Inquisitiveness; the tendency to ask and learn about things by asking questions, investigating, or exploring.

"Her curiosities about the stars led her to spend hours at the library, reading astronomy books. "

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complicated verb

/ˈkɒmplɪkeɪtɪd/ /ˈkɑmplɪkeɪtɪd/

To make complex; to modify so as to make something intricate or difficult.

"The teacher complicated the math problem by adding several extra steps. "

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perplexing verb

/pɚˈplɛksɪŋ/

To cause to feel baffled; to puzzle.

"The complicated instructions for the science experiment perplexed the students. "