Bemused

Pronunciation: /bɪˈmjuːzd/

Bemused (adjective)

  1. feeling puzzled or unable to understand something clearly
  2. finding something funny in a gentle or quiet way

Examples

  • She looked bemused by the unexpected question.
  • The instructions left him feeling bemused.

Common collocations: bemused expression, bemused look, bemused smile, bemused chuckle

Synonyms of Bemused

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Bemused

  • When describing understanding or thought.
  • When describing confidence in knowledge.