Bewildering

Pronunciation: /bɪˈwɪldərɪŋ/

Definitions of bewildering

adjective causing someone to become perplexed or confused

Example Sentences

A1 The maze was bewildering for the young children.

A2 The instructions on the exam paper were bewildering to some students.

B1 The complex legal jargon in the contract was bewildering to the average person.

B2 The intricate plot of the movie was bewildering at first, but became clearer as it unfolded.

C1 The scientific research findings were so bewildering that even experts had trouble understanding them.

C2 The philosophical concepts discussed in the lecture were truly bewildering and required deep contemplation.

Examples of bewildering in a Sentence

formal The professor's lecture on quantum physics was so bewildering that most students struggled to keep up.

informal I find the new tax laws to be completely bewildering.

slang The plot twist in that movie was absolutely bewildering!

figurative Her beauty was so bewilder that it left me speechless.

Grammatical Forms of bewildering

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

Origin and Evolution of bewildering

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'bewildering' originated from the combination of 'be-' meaning thoroughly or completely, and 'wildering' meaning to lead astray or confuse.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the act of causing someone to become lost or confused, 'bewildering' has evolved to also convey a sense of astonishment or wonderment in modern usage.