困惑(こんわく)

こんわく
noun
bewilderment, perplexity, confusion
1. bewilderment, perplexity, confusion, embarrassment
The state of being confused or at a loss about how to respond or act. Often involves feeling embarrassed or troubled by an unexpected situation.
困惑(こんわく)した表情(ひょうじょう)
a bewildered expression
彼(かれ)の突然(とつぜん)の告白(こくはく)に困惑(こんわく)した。
I was bewildered by his sudden confession.
予想外(よそうがい)の質問(しつもん)に困惑(こんわく)して、うまく答(こた)えられなかった。
Confused by the unexpected question, I couldn't answer well.

USAGE: Used as a noun or with する to form the verb 困惑(こんわく)する (to be bewildered, to be confused).

NUANCE: 困惑(こんわく) implies being at a loss about how to respond to an unexpected or awkward situation. It often involves an element of social discomfort or embarrassment.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 困惑(こんわく)する (to be bewildered/confused)
  • 困惑(こんわく)した表情(ひょうじょう)/顔(かお) (bewildered expression/face)
  • 困惑(こんわく)を隠(かく)せない (unable to hide one's confusion)
  • 困惑(こんわく)気味(ぎみ) (somewhat bewildered)

RELATED WORDS:

  • 当惑(とうわく) (confusion, perplexity - very similar)
  • 戸惑(とまど)う (to be confused, bewildered)
  • 途方(とほう)に暮(く)れる (to be at a loss)
  • 混乱(こんらん) (confusion - more about disorder)
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Added 2026.1.31 20:36
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