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bewilderment

[bih-wil-der-muhnt] / bɪˈwɪl dər mənt /


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The crushing response sent society into shock and mourning, in an atmosphere of silence, bewilderment, anger and uncertainty about the future.

From Barron's • Feb. 28, 2026

Throughout the book she displays the fundamental bewilderment of the secular postmodernist contending with huge life events while cut off from the consolations of any one tradition.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

He was gone after 18 months, expressing bewilderment over the public scrutiny of every network move.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 27, 2026

And on Wednesday he will be here pushing the Team USA message at a time of bewilderment in much of the rest of the world, especially in Europe.

From BBC • Jan. 18, 2026

When the call came, I was able to say nothing to diminish Fiona’s anger or bewilderment.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer




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