BEWILDERING

Etymology 1

Verb

bewildering

present participle of bewilder

Adjective

bewildering (comparative more bewildering, superlative most bewildering)

Very confusing, perplexing, or baffling, often due to a very large choice being available.

Etymology 2

Noun

bewildering (plural bewilderings)

Bewilderment.

Source: Wiktionary

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Be*wil"der*ing, a.

Definition: Causing bewilderment or great perplexity; as, bewildering difficulties.

– Be*wil"der*ing*ly, adv.

BEWILDER

Be*wil"der, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Bewildered; p. pr. & vb. n. Bewildering.] Etym: [Pref. be- + wilder.]

Definition: 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.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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