bewildering
|be/wil/der/ing|
B2
/bɪˈwɪldərɪŋ/
(bewilder)
confuse thoroughly
Etymology
Etymology Information
'bewilder' originates from the English word 'wilder,' where 'wilder' meant 'to lead astray.'
Historical Evolution
'wilder' transformed into the verb 'bewilder,' and eventually became the adjective 'bewildering' in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to lead astray or confuse,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'extremely confusing or difficult to understand.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
extremely confusing or difficult to understand.
The instructions were so bewildering that I couldn't follow them.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35