Difference between Baffled and Bewildered

What is the difference between Baffled and Bewildered?

Baffled as an adjective is thoroughly confused, puzzled while Bewildered as an adjective is baffled, confused, mystified, at a loss, or uncertain.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: thoroughly confused, puzzled having baffles

Example sentence: I've met people who are baffled by children, as though they were never children themselves.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Baffled, confused, mystified, at a loss, or uncertain.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To confuse, disorientate, or puzzle someone, especially with many different choices.

Example sentence: Being a sex symbol is a heavy load to carry, especially when one is tired, hurt and bewildered.

We hope you now know whether to use Baffled or Bewildered in your sentence.