戸惑い

とまどい · tomadoi

JLPT N2

Meaning

Confusion, bewilderment, perplexity, being at a loss, disorientation (especially in a new or unexpected situation)

Examples

• 新しい環境に戸惑いを感じています。 — I feel bewildered by the new environment.
• 突然の変更に多くの人が戸惑いを隠せなかった。 — Many people couldn't hide their confusion at the sudden change.
• 彼の説明は私に大きな戸惑いを与えた。 — His explanation caused me great confusion.