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bewilderment

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


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In their memo, Whitaker, Stahl and Wertheim said they felt the same bewilderment and frustration that Pelley did over the firing of their colleagues.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

After a moment of bewilderment, Cowell shouted "surprise" and proceeded to high-five the boys.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

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

“To Americans who are watching this right now, and I don’t know, maybe you’re watching it with curiosity, bewilderment, horror, scorn or sympathy,” he said.

From Salon • Jan. 27, 2026

Then he turned to see Bogrod shaking his head in bewilderment: The Thief’s Downfall seemed to have lifted the Imperius Curse.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling




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