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Bemused

Adjective / bɪˈmju:zd / Another word for bemused — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Bemused means to be confused or puzzled.

Synonyms & similar words

baffled confused throw mazed bemuse bewilder befuddled discombobulate preoccupied bewildered confounded lost confused perplexed bewildered puzzled mystified baffled flustered disoriented discombobulated nonplussed stumped unsure uncertain dazed fazed startled surprised shocked

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Example sentences

  1. He was bemused by the riddle and couldn't figure out the answer.
  2. She looked bemused when I asked her a question about math.
  3. The teacher was bemused by the student's strange behavior in class.
  4. I felt bemused when I saw the magic trick.
  5. The man was bemused by the directions and got lost.

Quotes

  • I'm bemused by the fact that everybody seems to know what I'm doing before I do it.
  • The bemused world is like a scientist's universe.
  • I'm bemused by people who try to force things: You can't force love, you can't force attraction, you can't force a relationship.

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