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bemused

adjective

/bɪˈmjuːzd/

Meaning

confused, puzzled, or lost in thought

She looked bemused when he asked the strange question.

confused, puzzled, bewildered, distracted, perplexed

clear, understanding, aware

look bemused, seem bemused, appear bemused, remain bemused

existing but not yet developed or manifest; hidden; dormant

Childishly sulky or bad-tempered.

Sufficiently great or important to be worthy of attention; noteworthy.

not restricted or confined; free

having the mournful, somber character of a funeral