bewilder Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb be a mystery or bewildering to
    mystify; perplex; get; beat; puzzle; pose; amaze; vex; baffle; flummox; stick; stupefy; gravel; nonplus; dumbfound.
    • This beats me!
    • Got me--I don't know the answer!
    • a vexing problem
    • This question really stuck me
  2. verb cause to be confused emotionally
    bemuse; throw; discombobulate.

WordNet

Be*wil"der transitive verb
Etymology
Pref. be- + wilder.
Wordforms
imperfect & past participle Bewildered present participle & verbal noun Bewildering
Definitions
  1. To lead into perplexity or confusion, as for want of a plain path; to perplex with mazes; or in general, to perplex or confuse greatly.
    Lost and bewildered in the fruitless search. Addison.
    Syn. -- To perplex; puzzle; entangle; confuse; confound; mystify; embarrass; lead astray.

Webster 1913