Bewilder

Pronunciation: /bɪˈwɪldər/

Definitions of bewilder

verb to cause someone to become confused or perplexed

Example Sentences

A1 The complicated instructions on the test paper bewilder the students.

A2 She was bewildered by the sudden change in plans.

B1 The new software program bewildered the employees who were used to the old system.

B2 The intricate plot of the novel bewildered many readers.

C1 The complex legal jargon in the contract bewildered even the experienced lawyers.

C2 The scientific theory presented in the lecture bewildered even the most knowledgeable experts in the field.

Examples of bewilder in a Sentence

formal The complex instructions on the exam paper seemed to bewilder the students.

informal I was completely bewildered by the sudden change in plans.

slang The new technology completely bewilder me, I have no idea how to use it.

figurative The twists and turns of the mystery novel never failed to bewilder the reader.

Grammatical Forms of bewilder

• past tense: bewildered
• plural: bewilders
• comparative: more bewildering
• superlative: most bewildering
• present tense: bewilders
• future tense: will bewilder
• perfect tense: has bewildered
• continuous tense: is bewildering
• singular: bewilders
• positive degree: bewildering
• infinitive: bewilder
• gerund: bewildering
• participle: bewildering

Origin and Evolution of bewilder

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'bewilder' originated from Middle English 'bewilden', which is a combination of 'be-' meaning thoroughly and 'wildern' meaning to lead astray or lose one's way.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'bewilder' has retained its original meaning of causing someone to become confused or perplexed. However, it has also taken on a more metaphorical sense of feeling lost or disoriented in a situation.