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[ adjective ] deeply absorbed in thought

Examples

"as distant and bemused as a professor listening to the prattling of his freshman class" "lost in thought" "a preoccupied frown"

Related terms

thoughtful

2
[ adjective ] perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment

Examples

"obviously bemused by his questions" "bewildered and confused" "a cloudy and confounded philosopher" "just a mixed-up kid" "she felt lost on the first day of school"

Related terms

perplexed

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