bewilderment

noun

UK/bɪˈwɪl.də.mənt/
US/bɪˈwɪl.dɚ.mənt/

Definitions of bewilderment noun

  1. Uncountable

    A state of being confused or disoriented.

    • His face was etched with clear bewilderment.

    • A wave of bewilderment washed over her after the complex explanation.

    • The sudden change in policy sparked widespread bewilderment among the public.