perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment (Freq. 6) - obviously bemused by his questions - bewildered and confused - a cloudy and confounded philosopher - just a mixed-up kid - she felt lost on the first day of school • Syn: baffled, befuddled, bemused, confounded, confused, lost, mazed, mixed-up, at sea • Similar to: perplexed • Derivationally related forms: confusedness (for: confused)
