Synonyms for

Bewildering

Verb / bɪˈwɪldɜ:ɪŋ / Another word for bewildering — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

causing someone to become perplexed and confused

Synonyms & similar words

vex stick get perplex puzzle gravel baffle pose discombobulate nonplus dumbfound stupefy amaze throw mystify bemuse flummox bewilder beat perplexing confusing mystifying puzzling baffling complicated intricate complex difficult troublesome problematic challenging daunting knotty enigmatic cryptic abstruse arcane esoteric obscure

Example sentences

  1. The math problem was so bewildering that I had to ask my teacher for help.
  2. The confusing directions left me bewildered and lost.
  3. The complicated puzzle was a little bewildering at first, but then I figured it out.
  4. The intricate maze was a little bewildering for the young children.
  5. The enigmatic painting left the art critics bewildered.

Quotes

  • I am bewildered by the magnificence of your beauty and wish to see you with a hundred eyes. - Rumi
  • I'm still bewildered by how many people are surprised that I have a sense of humor. - Hugh Laurie
  • Nothing is so bewildering as the complexity of an apparently simple problem. - John W. Gardner

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