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bewilderment

/bɪˈwɪldəɹmənt/ noun B2
  1. The state of being bewildered. (countable, uncountable) · She looked around in bewilderment.
  2. A confusing or perplexing situation. (countable, uncountable)

Plural bewilderments

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“But, I don’t understand,” said Dorothy, in bewilderment.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, p. 106 · B2
The Inspector stared about him in bewilderment.
The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes, p. 46 · B2
Phelps, sir!’ said he, looking at me in bewilderment.
The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes, p. 64 · B2
The lady gave a violent start and stared in bewilderment at my companion.
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, p. 36 · B2

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