1. Perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
   "obviously bemused by his questions";
   - baffled, befuddled, bewildered, confounded, confused, lost, mazed, mixed-up, at sea
    
2. Deeply absorbed in thought
   "as distant and bemused as a professor listening to the prattling of his freshman class";
   - lost, preoccupied

1. Confuse or disorient completely
   "This play will delight and bemuse you with its nimble humour";
   - bewilder, discombobulate [informal], throw
    
2. Cause to be lost in thought or dreamy contemplation
   "The beautiful sunset bemused him into silence"

See also: perplexed, thoughtful

Type of: discomfit, discompose, disconcert, untune [rare], upset