BEWILDERMENT: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for BEWILDERMENT?

Need another word that means the same as “bewilderment”? Find 6 synonyms and 30 related words for “bewilderment” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Bewilderment” are: bafflement, befuddlement, bemusement, mystification, obfuscation, puzzlement

Bewilderment as a Noun

Definitions of "Bewilderment" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “bewilderment” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• Confusion resulting from failure to understand.
• A feeling of being perplexed and confused.

Synonyms of "Bewilderment" as a noun (6 Words)

bafflement	A flat plate that controls or directs the flow of fluid or energy. Most people experience a sense of bafflement about how anyone could carry out such a heinous deed.
befuddlement	Confusion resulting from failure to understand.
bemusement	The fact or condition of being bemused; puzzlement. We turned to each other in utter bemusement.
mystification	Confusion resulting from failure to understand.
obfuscation	Darkening or obscuring the sight of something. When confronted with sharp questions they resort to obfuscation.
puzzlement	Confusion resulting from failure to understand. I scratched my head in puzzlement.

Usage Examples of "Bewilderment" as a noun

• There was bewilderment at the shift of government policy.
• The three of them looked at him in bewilderment.

Associations of "Bewilderment" (30 Words)

amaze	Surprise (someone) greatly; fill with astonishment. He has been amazed by the quality of the employees at the bank.
amazement	A feeling of great surprise or wonder. To her amazement Bill was keen.
astonishment	The feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising. She looked at him in astonishment.
astound	Shock or greatly surprise. Her bluntness astounded him.
awe	Inspire awe in. He stared over the edge with a feeling of awe.
bewilder	Be a mystery or bewildering to. His reaction had bewildered her.
confusion	An act causing a disorderly combination of elements with identities lost and distinctions blended. The army retreated in confusion.
disarray	A mental state characterized by a lack of clear and orderly thought and behavior. Attendant damsels to help to disarray her.
disbelief	Lack of faith. Laura shook her head in disbelief.
dislocation	Injury or disability caused when the normal position of a joint or other part of the body is disturbed. Dealing with fractures and dislocations.
disorder	Bring disorder to. The world s currency markets were in disorder.
disturbance	A psychological disorder of thought or emotion; a more neutral term than mental illness. The disturbances were precipitated when four men were refused bail.
dread	Greatly feared dreadful. That dread being we dare oppose.
dumbfound	Greatly astonish or amaze. I was dumbfounded by the low prices there.
exclamation	A loud complaint or protest or reproach. She gave an exclamation of delight.
flabbergasted	Greatly surprised or astonished. Flabbergasted fans took to the streets to celebrate the team s big win.
gasp	Strain to obtain air by gasping. She gave a gasp and fainted.
misapprehension	A mistaken belief about or interpretation of something. People tried to exchange the vouchers under the misapprehension that they were book tokens.
misunderstanding	A disagreement or quarrel. There must have been some kind of misunderstanding.
mystification	The activity of obscuring people’s understanding, leaving them baffled or bewildered.
mystify	Utterly bewilder or perplex (someone. Mystify the story.
outcry	A strong expression of public disapproval or anger. An outcry of spontaneous passion.
perplex	Make (someone) feel completely baffled. They were perplexing a subject plain in itself.
puzzled	Unable to understand; perplexed. The questioners were met with puzzled looks.
serendipity	Good luck in making unexpected and fortunate discoveries. A fortunate stroke of serendipity.
startle	To stimulate to action. The loud noise startled him awake.
stupefy	Astonish and shock. The amount they spend on clothes would appal their parents and stupefy their grandparents.
surprise	Cause to be surprised. I was surprised at his statement.
surprised	Taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment. There was a surprised silence.
wonder	Something that causes feelings of wonder. I wonder whether this was the right thing to do.