adjective
1. deeply absorbed in thought
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as distant and bemused as a professor listening to the prattling of his freshman class
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lost in thought
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a preoccupied frown
• Syn: ↑deep in thought, ↑lost, ↑preoccupied
• Similar to: ↑thoughtful
• Derivationally related forms: ↑preoccupancy (for: ↑preoccupied)
2. perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
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obviously bemused by his questions
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bewildered and confused
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a cloudy and confounded philosopher
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just a mixed-up kid
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she felt lost on the first day of school
• Syn:
• Similar to: ↑perplexed
• Derivationally related forms: ↑confusedness (for: ↑confused)
Useful english dictionary. 2012.