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bemusedpuzzled, confused, or bewildered

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: puzzled, confused, or bewildered

Pronunciation (IPA): /bɪˈmjuːzd/

Korean meaning: 당황한, 어리둥절한, 혼란스러운

Korean pronunciation: 비**뮤**즈드

Example Sentences

  • The professor looked bemused when a student asked if Shakespeare invented the English language.
  • He was bemused by the instructions that seemed to be written in ancient hieroglyphs.
  • The tourists stood bemused as the local explained the subway system in rapid-fire Korean.

bemused

ADJECTIVE

//bɪˈmjuːzd//

puzzled, confused, or bewildered

bemused concept
💡 Concept

a tourist stands holding a crumpled map while looking up at multiple conflicting directional signs pointing in different directions. Their face shows deep confusion with furrowed brows and a puzzled expression as they scratch their head. The signs show various platform numbers and destinations that seem to contradict each other. Fellow commuters rush past confidently in different directions while the tourist remains frozen in place. Other travelers glance back with knowing looks, recognizing the familiar confusion of navigating the complex station. someone being completely bemused by the overwhelming and confusing information

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/bɪˈmjuːzd/
🇬🇧 UK/bɪˈmjuːzd/

🌳Etymology

Prefixbe--
Rootmuse
Suffix--d

Origin

From the prefix 'be-' (meaning 'completely' or 'thoroughly') combined with 'muse' (meaning 'to think' or 'to ponder'). Originally meant 'to cause deep thought,' but evolved to mean 'to confuse or puzzle.'

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🎵Rhyme

amusedconfusedunused
amused
confused
unused

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The professor looked bemused when a student asked if Shakespeare invented the English language.

😄 Fun example

He was bemused by the instructions that seemed to be written in ancient hieroglyphs.

The tourists stood bemused as the local explained the subway system in rapid-fire Korean.

😄 Fun example

She watched with bemused fascination as her toddler tried to feed soup to his teddy bear.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

puzzledconfusedbewilderedperplexedbaffled

Antonyms

clearcertainunderstanding

Related

amusedmusedbewilderperplex