bemused

adjective
UK: /bɪˈmjuːzd/
US: /bɪˈmjuːzd/

  1. Slightly confused or puzzled.

    1. He was bemused by the complicated instructions. [ ] [ ]
    2. The bemused look on his face suggested he didn't understand the joke. [ ] [ ]

  2. Amused and confused at the same time; bewildered.

    1. She was bemused by his sudden change in attitude. [ ] [ ]
    2. The magician's tricks left the audience utterly bemused and delighted. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

bewildered confused perplexed baffled
bemused transitive-verb

  1. To confuse or bewilder someone.

    1. The complex plot bemused him. [ ] [ ]
    2. The unexpected question bemused the speaker for a moment. [ ] [ ]

  2. To cause someone to be puzzled and amused.

    1. His strange behavior bemused everyone. [ ] [ ]
    2. The professor's quirky lecture style often bemused and intrigued his students. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "bemused" in English means: Slightly confused or puzzled., Amused and confused at the same time; bewildered..

The phonetic transcription of "bemused" is /bɪˈmjuːzd/ in British English and /bɪˈmjuːzd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "bemused": bewildered, confused, perplexed, baffled.

Example usage of "bemused": "He was bemused by the complicated instructions.". More examples on the page.