Thrown bewilderment
Confused
Strength 2 of 4
Unable to make sense of what is happening or what is expected: the pieces won’t fit together and there is no clear next step.
In the body
- A furrowed brow
- Eyes flicking back and forth
- A pause in the middle of a movement
Needs behind it
When these needs aren’t met
Softer and stronger
- Puzzled
- Confused
- Baffled
- Bewildered
- Disoriented
- Lost
Often confused with
Bewildered
Confused is not being able to make the pieces fit; bewildered is being swamped by so much that makes no sense that you can’t find your footing.
Overwhelmed
Confused is not being able to make sense of things; overwhelmed is having more coming at you than you can handle, even when it is clear.
Uncertain
Confused is not understanding what is going on; uncertain is understanding enough but not knowing which way things will go or which way to choose.