bewildering

[ bih-wil-der-ing ]
/ bɪˈwɪl dər ɪŋ /

adjective

extremely confusing: a bewildering schedule of events.

Origin of bewildering

First recorded in 1785–95; bewilder + -ing2

OTHER WORDS FROM bewildering

be·wil·der·ing·ly, adverb un·be·wil·der·ing, adjective un·be·wil·der·ing·ly, adverb

Words nearby bewildering

Definition for bewildering (2 of 2)

bewilder
[ bih-wil-der ]
/ bɪˈwɪl dər /

verb (used with object)

to confuse or puzzle completely; perplex: These shifting attitudes bewilder me.

Origin of bewilder

First recorded in 1675–85; be- + wilder1

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British Dictionary definitions for bewildering (1 of 2)

bewildering
/ (bɪˈwɪldərɪŋ) /

adjective

causing utter confusion; puzzling

Derived forms of bewildering

bewilderingly, adverb

British Dictionary definitions for bewildering (2 of 2)

bewilder
/ (bɪˈwɪldə) /

verb (tr)

to confuse utterly; puzzle
archaic to cause to become lost

Derived forms of bewilder

bewilderment, noun

Word Origin for bewilder

C17: see be-, wilder