CEFR B2

bepuzzlement

noun

Meaning

A state of being confused or perplexed.

Examples

The sudden silence from the usually chatty child was a source of great bepuzzlement.
Despite reading the instructions multiple times, the bepuzzlement on his face remained.

Synonyms: confusion, perplexity, bewilderment, consternation

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bepuzzlement (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: bɪˈpʌzəlmənt

Definition

A state of being confused or perplexed.

Examples

The sudden silence from the usually chatty child was a source of great bepuzzlement.
Despite reading the instructions multiple times, the bepuzzlement on his face remained.

How to Use bepuzzlement

in bepuzzlement (prepositional phrase): in a state of confusion — "He stood in bepuzzlement, staring at the blank screen."
source of bepuzzlement (collocation): something that causes confusion — "The unexpected result was a source of bepuzzlement for the scientists."

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