Meaning & use
bemused
Feeling confused, puzzled, or mildly bewildered, often in a way that shows on one's face.
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She gave a bemused look when the waiter brought a dish she never ordered.
The tourists stood bemused in front of the confusing subway map.
A note on using this word
Bemused means confused, not amused; the two words are often mixed up despite having unrelated meanings.
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