Bewilderment Definition & Meaning

bewilderment
noun
  1. confusion resulting from failure to understand

"Bewilderment" in song lyrics

See how bewilderment is used in real songs:

  • "Stone faced, they looked dazed, gazed deeply with bewilderment"
    Alexipharmic — Adam and Eve and Koko

Usage tips for "bewilderment"

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