Definition

Not confused or puzzled; showing clarity of thought or understanding.

Example

She remained unbemused by the complicated instructions and completed the task easily.

Conversation

I was surprised by how calm she was during the meeting.

Yeah, she seemed completely unbemused by all the chaos.

I thought she would be stressed out like the rest of us.

Not at all! It's like she thrives in situations like that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unbemused → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "bemused" (from the verb "bemuse", which is derived from the prefix "be-" meaning to cause to be and the root "muse" meaning to ponder or reflect). The word "unbemused" means not being in a state of deep thought or confusion, essentially indicating clarity or lack of bewilderment.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') being in a state of 'pondering' ('muse') — that's why unbemused means not confused or bewildered.

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