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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
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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