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Decoding the mystery: "puzzled" vs. "bewildered"
Lloyd Cooper 01/12/2024, 21:23
What is similar?
Both "puzzled" and "bewildered" are adjectives that describe a state of confusion or perplexity. They are used to express that someone does not understand something or is confused by a situation.
What is different?
"Puzzled" often implies a mild or temporary confusion where the person is actively thinking about the problem to find a solution. "Bewildered" suggests a deeper, more overwhelming confusion where the person feels completely lost or unable to comprehend the situation.
Which one is more common?
Examples of usage
Puzzled- She looked puzzled after reading the mysterious note.
- The scientist was puzzled by the unexpected experiment results.
- They were puzzled by the strange footprints in the garden.
- He was bewildered by the complicated instructions.
- After the sudden news, she felt completely bewildered.
- The tourists were bewildered by the chaotic streets of the city.
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