bemused
adjective12 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.8
bemused by7.5
Indicates the cause of the confusion or puzzlement.
To be slightly confused.
To be a little confused.
To be considerably confused.
To be considerably confused, often with a slight negative or surprising connotation.
To be to some degree confused.
To be completely confused.
be bemused8.0
Used to describe the state of being confused or puzzled.
look bemused7.5
To have an expression that shows you are confused.
seem bemused7.0
To give the impression of being confused.
To sound as if you are confused when you speak.
To start to feel confused or puzzled.