Meaning of the word bewilderment in English

What does bewilderment mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

bewilderment

US /bɪˈwɪl.dɚ.mənt/
UK /bɪˈwɪl.də.mənt/

Noun

a feeling of being perplexed and confused

Example:
She stared at the complex instructions in utter bewilderment.
His sudden disappearance caused great bewilderment among his friends.