Hypertext Webster Gateway: "bewildering"
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Bewilder \Be*wil"der\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Bewildered}; p. pr.
& vb. n. {Bewildering}.] [Pref. be- + wilder.]
To lead into perplexity or confusion, as for want of a plain
path; to perplex with mazes; or in general, to perplex or
confuse greatly.
Lost and bewildered in the fruitless search. --Addison.
Syn: To perplex; puzzle; entangle; confuse; confound;
mystify; embarrass; lead astray.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Bewildering \Be*wil"der*ing\, a.
Causing bewilderment or great perplexity; as, bewildering
difficulties. -- {Be*wil"der*ing*ly}, adv.
From WordNet (r) 1.7 (wn)
bewildering
adj : causing bafflement; "the play was at the same time a
bewildering and an exciting experience"
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