/ bɪˈmjuːzd; NAmE / adjective
showing that you are confused and unable to think clearly
SYN bewildered :
a bemused expression / smile
► be·muse verb [ vn ]
► be·mus·ed·ly / bɪˈmjuːzɪdli; NAmE / adverb
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WORD ORIGIN
mid 18th cent.: from be- (as an intensifier) + muse (II) + -ed .