[ UK /bɪmjˈuːs/ ]
[ US /bɪmˈjuz/ ]
VERB
  1. cause to be confused emotionally
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How To Use bemuse In A Sentence

  • It bemuses me that I need a face-to-face situation in order to be able to construct my own argument without feeling overwhelmed.
  • While Mona stares uncomfortably into the horse's eye, Tamsin regards her with poised bemusement.
  • Aside from a few bemused looks from passers-by and a few words with the police, nothing untoward happened.
  • McElwee sees Los Angeles and its entertainment industry through the eyes of a bemused Easterner.
  • The young couple she confronted with this information today seemed bemused and uncertain how to react.
  • We are confused, bemused and affronted. Times, Sunday Times
  • “Why wouldn’t it be?” he said, his expression morphing into bemusement. Nevermore
  • Mention "chinny" to Roach and he grins and shakes his head, bemused but also dismissive. Telegraph.co.uk - Telegraph online, Daily Telegraph and Sunday Telegraph
  • The lights changed and the truck pulled off with Chase trying to keep his balance and looking thoroughly bemused.
  • Mr. Sebastian was looking at the boys with a bemused expression.
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