bewilderment

Meanings

• noun

  A state of being confused and unable to understand something.

  - "After hearing the professor's lecture, the students were in a state of bewilderment."
  - "The new employee was bewildered by the company's complex policies."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with bewilderment
defilement , enthrallment , helplessness , oblivion

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Variants

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bewilderment , bewilderments

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Etymology

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From the Middle English word 'bewilden', meaning to perplex or confuse.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'bewilderment' contains the letter sequence 'wild', which can be associated with the idea of being out of control or unpredictable.

2. In the Harry Potter series, the character Professor Snape is often described as having a bewildered expression on his face when he is surprised or confused.

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Related Concepts

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1. perplexity: A feeling of being puzzled or confused, similar to bewilderment, but with a stronger emphasis on the mental effort required to understand a situation.

2. disorientation: A state of confusion and disorientation, often caused by a sudden change in environment or circumstances.

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Culture

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Bewilderment is a common emotion in literature, particularly in mystery and science fiction genres. It can be used to create suspense and intrigue, as characters grapple with unfamiliar or confusing situations.

How to Memorize "bewilderment"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a scene where you are lost in a maze or a labyrinth, unable to find your way out. This can help you remember what bewilderment means.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'bewilderment' with the feeling of being lost or confused, or with the image of a puzzled expression on someone's face.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym B-W-I-L-D to remember the definition of bewilderment: Being Worked Up, In a Lost, Disoriented state.

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