[
US
/bɪmˈjuzd/
]
[ UK /bɪmjˈuːsd/ ]
[ UK /bɪmjˈuːsd/ ]
ADJECTIVE
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perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
a cloudy and confounded philosopher
she felt lost on the first day of school
obviously bemused by his questions
bewildered and confused
just a mixed-up kid -
deeply absorbed in thought
as distant and bemused as a professor listening to the prattling of his freshman class
lost in thought
a preoccupied frown
How To Use bemused In A Sentence
- 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
- 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.
- Myself, I spectated for a while out of the window, bemused and amused, an interloper at someone else's surprise party. Ballspenden
- She seems unconcerned; only bemused. Times, Sunday Times
- With so many brands and types of wine on the shelves, many bemused Scottish consumers plump for a bottle because the design on the label looks good.