bewilderment

Definitions

A state of being confused and perplexed.

The quality or condition of being overwhelmed by complexity or uncertainty.

Examples

She stared at the complex instructions with a look of pure bewilderment.

To his utter bewilderment, the magician made the entire elephant disappear.

The sudden change in policy left the staff in a state of complete bewilderment.

Synonyms

confusion perplexity bafflement disorientation puzzlement daze mystification

Antonyms

clarity understanding comprehension certainty assurance enlightenment awareness