Bewildered vs. Perplexed — What's the Difference?

"Bewildered" is a popular song written in 1936 by Teddy Powell and Leonard Whitcup. It was a 1938 hit for Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra.

Completely baffled; very puzzled

To confuse or befuddle, especially by being complicated or varied.

Filled with confusion or bewilderment; puzzled.

To cause to lose one's bearings; disorient

Full of complications or difficulty; involved.

Baffled, confused, mystified, at a loss, not thinking clearly, or uncertain.

Confused or puzzled.

Simple past tense and past participle of bewilder

Bewildered.

Greatly perplexed; as, a bewildered mind.

Simple past tense and past participle of perplex

Perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment;

Entangled, involved, or confused; hence, embarrassd; puzzled; doubtful; anxious.

Full or difficulty or confusion or bewilderment;