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(be-mused) 2 syllables

Definition

adjective. confused or lost in thought.

Example Sentence

The college freshman was bemused at his new surroundings.

More Example Sentences

The bemused student did not understand the lesson.

Synonyms

confused; puzzled; bewildered

Antonyms

clear; alert; aware

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Rhymes

  • bruised
  • cruised
  • fused
  • mused
  • oozed
  • rused
  • used

  • abused
  • accused
  • amused
  • bemused
  • confused
  • defused
  • diffused
  • enthused
  • excused
  • infused
  • misused
  • perused
  • recused
  • refused
  • reused
  • suffused
  • transfused
  • unused

  • disabused
  • overused
  • underused
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