as in confusion
a state of mental uncertainty
his complete bafflement as to the point of the joke was in itself funny
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Noun
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The move sparked anxiety, confusion and intense pushback from public school districts and advocates nationwide.—
Rachel Wegner,
The Tennessean,
27 July 2025 -
Besides confusion among the crowd and a brief delay turning over Hall H from one panel to the next, the alarm did not seem to cause any major disruption to Friday's festivities.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
26 July 2025
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Zero visibility protocol: In situations of near-zero visibility due to dense fog, activate your hazard lights and seek a secure location, such as a nearby business's parking lot, to pull over and come to a stop.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 July 2025
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Mercury shifts direct in your partnership sector on August 11th, clearing the fog around romantic or creative dynamics.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
30 July 2025
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Afterward, the Chelsea players expressed their bewilderment about Trump’s presence on stage.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
14 July 2025
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The judge’s tone is one of bewilderment because these circumstances are indeed bewildering, and no doubt would be to the Founding Fathers who expressly rejected monarchy and established a system of government where the citizenry would be free to express its discontent at government policies.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
15 June 2025
Noun
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The thought appears to cross his mind that the condition might account for his own social perplexity.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
25 May 2025
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This story is one of many that showcase the perplexities that encompass being a mother and a human raising other humans, which is not a small task.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Bafflement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bafflement. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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